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I have the discomfort and now i can see what look like little holes all over my right tonsil. not my left. what can cause holes? is it normal?
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May be physiologic : And maybe physiologic was the other thing one would consider is whether it is infected since it is tender. This is something discuss with your physician and maybe get a culture
Answered 11/28/2017
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