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My right tonsil is swollen with white patch, oropharyngeal dysphagia, and swollen thyroids, scared of cancer, what else coudl this be?
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Infection?: Some of these could be related to an infection. Please get up the courage to see your doctor. Take care.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Infection?: Most likely cause of swollen tonsils is an infection- tonsillitis. Unlikely tonsillar cancer. Best to go see your primary care and let them determine if you need a referral to an otolaryngologist. Best wishes.
Answered 1/15/2016
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