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A member asked:
How are tonsil stones diagnosed and treated? went to an after hour clinic and dr didn't see any (tucked up in my tonsil.) only tested for strep.
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Well: Tonsil stones are diagnosed by examination of the throat. An Ear nose and throat doctor can do a scope usually they can be seen on examination in the office my primary care doctor.ENT doctors can treat them sometimes they are removed fairly simply in the office
Answered 2/28/2017
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