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I have 2 white spots on my left tonsil. i have mild pain on the left side of my throat and slight left ear ache/discomfort. i have no fever. do i go to a gp immediately or can i wait it out to heal or clear up?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Throat pain ?'s: Call your primary care provider for an exam, throat culture and PCR test for Covid-19. Given the state of the pandemic, it is important to test for Covid, as symptoms as described can be associated with same.

Dr Romano agreed

Answered 2/13/2021

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Keep isolated : see a doctor via telemedicine

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A member asked:

I have 2 white spots on my left tonsil. i have mild pain on the left side of my throat and slight left ear ache/discomfort. i have no fever. do i go to a gp immediately or can i wait it out to heal or clear up?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Romano agreed

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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