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Hi i had tonsillitis about 2-3 years ago and never had it removed. my tonsils are still swollen with no white patches and i don't have a sore throat?
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Sounds normal: At your age (17), this sounds entirely normal; the tonsils are naturally quite large through the teen years. Most people never need to have tonsils removed. If in doubt, discuss with your doctor next time you have a routine medical appointment. In the meantime, don't worry about this.
Answered 11/7/2018
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