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I have white spots on my tonsils, uvula gets stuck to tonsils, strep test was negative and antibiotics made me sick. i was positive for strep 2 times back in june also tho. what could be wrong with me?

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Common problem: It's not unusual for material to get caught in the crypts in your tonsils. It's an easy thing for an ear, nose & throat specialist to clean them out.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have white spots on my tonsils, uvula gets stuck to tonsils, strep test was negative and antibiotics made me sick. i was positive for strep 2 times back in june also tho. what could be wrong with me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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