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I have swollen tonsils with white spots on them. there is no pain or sore throat. i don't have any other symptoms.?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Spots on tonsils: They could be debris from deep crypts, mononucleosis, micro abscesses, candidiasis after antibiotics.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I have swollen tonsils with white spots on them. there is no pain or sore throat. i don't have any other symptoms.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John McMahan answered

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