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I have had tonsillitis 3 times for the past 35 days. should i undergo an operation to remove the tonsils?
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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
Answered 8/8/2016
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