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A member asked:

I have had tonsillitis 3 times for the past 35 days. should i undergo an operation to remove the tonsils?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Maybe : Frequent tonsillitis is an indication for surgery to have them removed. For specific advice you need to see and hear nose and throat doctor in person

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/8/2016

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