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Hello. my right tonsil/ glad (not sure).is very swollen. i looked closer and found black mark (like it's burnt) in the pocket. what is it? :(
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Tonsil: Its hard to say especially since you've provided no information about yourself not even your age let alone medical or social history and no pictures. If you are concerned please consult your physician for an exam.
Answered 11/7/2016
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