A 18-year-old female asked:
tonsils swollen for a year now and they get very painful. difficulty swallowing and the glands on either side of my neck are huge. cause?
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Dr. John McMahan answered
47 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Swollen Tonsils: See your doctor or ent. They can diagnose your problem. It could be mono, tonsillitis or lymph node issues (some are serious).
Answered on Jan 9, 2018
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