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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

hi, there is a tiny piece of skin that seems to be hanging off my tonsil. it is obviously attached and i'm not sure if it will go away on it's own or if this could be an issue? also, my throat has been a little sore for the past few days. thank you in advance!
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Hi, thanks for the query.
Tiny tissue attach to tonsil is a part of it , increase in size due inflammation & slightly cut off from by crypts(holes) in it. It is not an issue .
Use antiseptic mouthwash & plenty of fluid .
Hope this information helpful to you, take care and have a nice day.
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

Hi, thanks for the query. Tiny tissue attach to tonsil is a part of it , increase in size due inflammation & slightly cut off from by crypts(holes) in it. It is not an issue . Use antiseptic mouthwash & plenty of fluid . Hope this information helpful to you, take care and have a nice day.