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A member asked:

Sore throat and white spots on tonsils, but no flu like symptoms. should i see a dr or wait a few days?

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Tonsil stones : Most of the times, tonsil stones are harmless but may cause discomfort and also can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Unless your tonsils are swollen, hurt or you get symptoms like fever, you may want to wait a couple of days since many adult patients does not require antibiotics nor further treatment.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/5/2019

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