Sterling Heights, MI
A 23-year-old female asked:
will getting my tonsils removed improve my chronic mono symptoms?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Warren answered
Family Medicine 9 years experience
No: The tonsils are swollen from mono but the virus is in your cells and can remain there for years. Having your tonsils removed will not reduce your chance of symptoms from chronic EBV
2678 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Thomas Namey answered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
No.: Chronic mono is an immune problem. Tonsil removement will not solve this at all!
496 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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