A member asked:

Hi i looked in the back of my throat and my right tonsil has a very dark purple vein that i haven't noticed before is it okay?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Varicose veins : It is very common to have enlarged veins which we call varicose veins in and around the tonsil area. This is a common, normal variant.

Answered 2/4/2021

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