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One of my tonsils (the one where i get tonsil stones) is a little bit bigger than the others. what is possibly causing the bigger tonsil and is it urgent?
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It is perfectly normal for tonsils to be asymmetric. No need to worry if you don’t have any symptoms.
Answered 4/21/2021
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