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The soreness went away in my throat but now have white bumps on my tonsils. what is this?
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Tonsilliths: Those white concretions in your tonsil are bacterial colonies that are common in young adults. Your sore throat may have brought your attention to them. See ent.
Answered 3/4/2013
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