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Have a red blotch on my tonsil and pain that follows with it, but only hurts on one side where the red blotch is what is this?

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Dr. Arman Roksar answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Prosthodontics

Inflammation: There are many possibilities to the sore on your tonsil. It could be from your immune system reaching to a virus or bacteria. It could be an aphthous ulcer, or even a burn from food. Please see your physician to make sure you are not infected.

Answered 2/9/2013

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Dr. Tarek Hamid answered

Tonsillitis : That is probably an inflamed tonsil that requires an antibiotic treatment, you should see your doctor for medications prescription.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Have a red blotch on my tonsil and pain that follows with it, but only hurts on one side where the red blotch is what is this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arman Roksar answered

Dr. Tarek Hamid answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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