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A member asked:
Can u request to have ur tonsils removed? i get strep &/or tonsillitis regularly & i have dealt with chronic tonsil stone for 10 yrs. i'm 25 & female.
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Sure: See your primary care doctor to discuss this. He or she can refer you to an ENT surgeon if you meet clinical criteria for tonsillectomy.
Answered 8/28/2015
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