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There is a sore white spot underneath my tonsil. it is not a tonsil stone, i know that for sure. my best bet is that it is tonsillitis or another infection. should i visit the doctor fast or are there any at-home remedies?

Q: there is a sore white spot underneath my tonsil. it is not a tonsil stone, i know that for sure. my best bet is that it is tonsillitis or another infection. should i visit the doctor fast or are there any at-home remedies?

: I would arrange an appointment with your PCP. Sometimes ingestion of yogurt is helpful.

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I would arrange an appointment with your PCP. Sometimes ingestion of yogurt is helpful.

Answered 4/22/2021

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A member asked:

There is a sore white spot underneath my tonsil. it is not a tonsil stone, i know that for sure. my best bet is that it is tonsillitis or another infection. should i visit the doctor fast or are there any at-home remedies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Bodell answered

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