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Would a doctor want to remove my tonsils if i have those mucous stone/balls? would it hurt to remove them? how can i avoid getting the stones/balls?
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Recurerrent tonsilit: If you get recurrent tonsillitis more than 3-4 times per year you may benefit from tonsillectomy
Answered 5/19/2016
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