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I have been told by my family doctor and an ent that my tonsils are enlarged, the ent says i have reflux, would this cause the enlarged tonsils? also, i have a hard time swallowing occasionally, and some foods (usually dairy, but not always) cause me to
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No: The tonsils and reflux are unrelated.
Answered 8/4/2015
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Yes: Reflux can enlarge tonsils through inflammation. Follow advice from ENT about treatment of tonsils.
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