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My left tonsil has these slits in them and my ear aches a bit but i haven't noticed any of the symptoms of the tonsil stones could it be somethinelse?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Tonsils: Have them assessed by ENT. They should be able to help with a diagnosis. All the best.

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Answered 6/26/2015

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A member asked:

My left tonsil has these slits in them and my ear aches a bit but i haven't noticed any of the symptoms of the tonsil stones could it be somethinelse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Willson and 2 doctors agreed

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