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A member asked:

I have tonsil stones should i go to the er to get them removed?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Unlikely: probably better cared for at ENT OFFICE u less fever, abscess acute issue

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

3.3k views

Thank
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't: need ER for uncomplicated tonsil stones.

Answered 7/3/2018

502 views

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