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I done my tonsilectomy about 5 years ago- recently i'm having recurrent sore throat pain worse than once i had my tonsils- what should i do?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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R/O CRYPT TRAPPING: Tonsilar crypt trapping can cause chronic tonsillitis And throat pain. you need to have throat cultured and a full panel of blood work. Also potentially ENT CONSULT re laryngoscopy to visualize your anatomy if it is a chronic problem.The firm external sensation may be a secondary enlarged lymph node. Tonsils can regrow with time.

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 3/13/2019

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A member asked:

I done my tonsilectomy about 5 years ago- recently i'm having recurrent sore throat pain worse than once i had my tonsils- what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

Dr Rhoades agreed

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