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I've had i lil red bump in my tonsil for months and now there is 3....what could this be. ..they don't look like tonsil stones and they don't hurt?

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Dr. Morton Levitt answered

Tonsil "bumps": A low grade infection - maybe draining a gum or tooth, but painless sores are always a red flag and it would be best to consult an ENT specialist if they don't clear up soon.

Answered 9/7/2016

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A member asked:

I've had i lil red bump in my tonsil for months and now there is 3....what could this be. ..they don't look like tonsil stones and they don't hurt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Morton Levitt answered

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