Miami, FL
A female asked:
Both tonsils have holes, one bigger than the other, red and purple buldging veins sore throat doesnt always hurt been like this for months what is it?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Dr. can check throat: Throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza or mono (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or stomach acid reflux. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. Bigger problems with tonsils can be evaluated by an ENT doctor.
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