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I have a red bump that looks like a pimple on my left tonsil and it hurts to swallow only on my left side. i've been eating ice cubes to numb it too?
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Seek help now: Your symptom is concerning for an abscess of the tonsil. You should see a doctor as soon as possible. There are some other things it could be, but it needs to get checked out.
Answered 9/22/2016
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