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How long does it take for tonsil to go back to normal after tonsillitis? on antibiotics, fever&pain subsided but left tonsil still swollen size 2
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Tonsils: It can take weeks to months for the tonsils to return to their normal size after tonsillitis.
Answered 11/26/2016
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Varies: Usually gets back to normal size within a couple of weeks. Recommend Healthtap visit for a specific diagnosis and treatment
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