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I scratched my tonsil & now i have a canker sore?? w/sore throat & ear. no fever. i've been gargling salt water. do i need to see a doctor.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: Not unless it persists more than a few days. Should rapidly heal on its own.

Answered 10/30/2016

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