Why One Tonsil Is Bigger Then The Other I Am 26 Female And Am Worried ?

Posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2021

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Question : one tonsil is bigger then the other i am 26 female and am worried

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can be normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and I see the photo you attached here is my advice.

I don't think this is something to worry about if you usually have it like this.
The tonsils may differ in shape from one another.
If the tonsil doesn't hurt and is not red or with white spots there is nothing to worry about.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (34 minutes later)

it has white spots and looks almost hole like . shoud i be worried ?not sure if you can see from this photo

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
See details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You can attach a clearer picture of it.
Does it hurt?
If it doesn't hurt but may have white spots they can be stones or food.
The holes are crypts which can be normally found in tonsils .
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana