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I am a 20 year old male. i have an enlarged tonsil and i have these white, round things that come out of it. it is itchy and sore around my tonsil and my ears. i have this occure multiple times throughout a year. i also have a lot of problems with strep t

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CRYPT TRAPPING: Tonsilar crypt trapping can cause chronic tonsillitis you need to have throat cultured and a full panel of blood work. Also ENT CONSULT re tonsillectomy

Answered 3/18/2015

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A member asked:

I am a 20 year old male. i have an enlarged tonsil and i have these white, round things that come out of it. it is itchy and sore around my tonsil and my ears. i have this occure multiple times throughout a year. i also have a lot of problems with strep t

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

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