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A member asked:

My left tonsil is swollen and sore? is this herpes? there's no canker sore or lesion but throat is red.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. David Kam answered

Unlikely: Tonsillitis are common in young people and it can be unilateral. See ENT doctor.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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More info: With the amount of info you provided it is hard to make a diagnosis. Especially with out visually seeing the area.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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