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I have a pain in my ear,with eating , and white patches on my tonsil for 10 days i took 3 antibiotics but nothing, is it tonsil stone or tonsilitis?!

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Ears and patches: Please put all your meds together and let your doctor see what is being done. He/she will very carefully examine you and make a decision about your treatments.

Answered 7/19/2016

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A member asked:

I have a pain in my ear,with eating , and white patches on my tonsil for 10 days i took 3 antibiotics but nothing, is it tonsil stone or tonsilitis?!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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