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I can squeeze this white puss ball like stuff out of my tonsil. it comes from the side on tonsil where it sits against side of throat. be worried?
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Family practice : If it hurts and you feel i'll with a fever you may have tonsillitis.Sometimes you can develope a collection of saliva/food mixture in the craters of the tonsils. It turns white and thick in appearance. Gargling can help prevent or eliminate it.
Answered 6/9/2016
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