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I have recurrent tonsillitis. i had it 11 times last year. the flaps behind my tonsils feel hard and swollen and they hurt. what could this be? i dont have tonsillitis at the moment so i am just concerned as to why the flaps are swollen and hurt
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Penicillin: Take a penicillin pill every day for 1 or 2 years.
Answered 1/23/2018
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Tonsil infections: Hello, it sounds like you have recurrent acute tonsillitis and with the number of infections you are definitely a surgical candidate. Sometimes the bacteria becomes trapped within the tonsil crypts and creates swelling, pain and “mini-abscesses” within the tonsils themselves. See your ENT who will most probably schedule surgery.
Answered 1/23/2018
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