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I have tonsil stone holes, little pieces of skin attached to each stone hole. no longer have tonsil stones. can this cause fatal bleeding and death?

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Tonsil stones: How would this cause "fatal bleeding and death"? Please talk to your mental health provider about better management of your anxiety disorder.

Answered 5/17/2017

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A member asked:

I have tonsil stone holes, little pieces of skin attached to each stone hole. no longer have tonsil stones. can this cause fatal bleeding and death?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

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