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What causes enlarged tonsils?

I am a 28 year old male and my tonsils are enlarged. What causes enlarged tonsils?

3 Answers

Tonsils often become enlarged after infections, such as strep throat or mono, or related to other inflammation.
Multiple things can cause enlarged tonsils . Viruses such as mono, infection , cancer
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There isn't any particular problem that would cause tonsillar enlargement. However if the change has been rather sudden, asymmetric and painful I would want to seek medical