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I have a single white spot on the back of my throat, really painful every time i swallow. i haven't has tonsils since i was 3. ?
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Throat white spot: When you say white painful spot, I think of an abscess. Better have your primary care doc check it out. It can be something else, but best to have your doc look at it.
Answered 12/27/2017
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