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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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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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