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Should i get my tonsils removed after still having symptoms after having tonsillitis in december?

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

Tonsils: One episode of tonsillitis is not enough for surgery. See an ENT to rule out an abscess.

Answered 2/14/2016

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