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A member asked:

Does azithromycin help remove tonsile stones ?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: It treats certain infections.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/20/2013

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My dr told me my tonsils are swollen and are a deep purple color. I've been put on a Z-pak today but what made this happen and will I need them remove?

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Tonsils were bleeding while trying to remove deep tonsil stones. the most they've ever bled. Getting a tonsillectomy in 2 mo. should I be worried?

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I had a tonsil stone on one of my tonsils and I got it removed using a q-tip. I have no swelling, no pain. But I still see some white discoloration on the same tonsil. Its like a white patch at the end of the tonsil that is visible . What could it be?

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