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Can canker sores on your tonsils?
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Yes: Canker sores are causing by a virus that can attack the tissue covering tonsils. Other causes are possible. Make an appointment with your primary care physician to rule out other causes.
Answered 8/18/2013
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Yes: You can get a canker sore on any tissue that that is not attached to bone, so yes you can get it on your tonsils.
Answered 8/24/2013
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