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Should The Foreign Object Lodged In The Tonsils Be Removed?
i have had a piece of plastic braided string like materal lodged in one of my tonsils for a while now, a good 5 months. i know i should have it removed but i am worryed it will cause problems farther down the road, like cancer or something along those lines. i am 16, about 6 foot and weigh 160 to 165.
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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The foreign body lodged in tonsil should definitely be removed by consulting ENT specialist doctor.
If it's not removed, then it may lead to inflammation in the tonsils.
Hope this helps.
The foreign body lodged in tonsil should definitely be removed by consulting ENT specialist doctor.
If it's not removed, then it may lead to inflammation in the tonsils.
Hope this helps.
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