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I am 40 years old and i had my tonsils removed on 16th october 2016, i now have a very sore throat with white spots that feels like tonsillitis, what ?

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Tonsils out at 40 yr: F of unknown age or past medical Hx notes: I am 40 years old and I had my tonsils removed on 16th October 2016, I now have a very sore throat with white spots that feels like tonsillitis, what ? ANS: not certain what the ? is. But call your Drs who did the surgery as they know you best and what is going around now where ever you live or work.

Answered 12/10/2016

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A member asked:

I am 40 years old and i had my tonsils removed on 16th october 2016, i now have a very sore throat with white spots that feels like tonsillitis, what ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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