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Hello i have tonsillitis and i asked my doctor if i could have them taken out and she said no what other way can i go to have them taken out?
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Second opinion: Your doctor may be right that surgery is not indicated. Nonetheless, a second opinion is not bad.aybeant to see an ENT doctor for that. They usually have a more in depth knowledge of the indications for tonsil removal. Hope this helps!
Answered 2/22/2015
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