Home Remedies For Swollen Tonsils- 696 Questions Answered

My tonsils feels swollen than normal. What should be the remedy? Should I use salt water and gargle?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 370 Views v

Dr. Debayan TarafdarEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Kolkata

This is what we call a Grade 3 tonsil. This can give rise to reccurent infection and also can contribute to obstructive sleep apnea. Gargle will never reduce the size of the tonsils ... Read More

Swollen tonsils for last 20 days. Tried all allopathy but no benefits. Advice to do surgery

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Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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Unilateral enlargement of tonsils needs to be evaluated in detail. You may need to undergo CT scan of throat as well ultrasound of neck and abdomen. If there are any signs of malignancy then only surg ... Read More

Looks like my tonsils are swollen. I also feel burning sensation while eating in my esophagus. Kindly suggest what to do.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 215 Views v

Dr. Sandeep AroraEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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Could be Gerd. Enlarged tonsil could be normal also ... Read More

My child is 7 years of age. He has tonsils problem. Whenever he gets tonsil infection he will get fever and the paediatrician will give him antibiotics. Please can you suggest some home remedies for tonsil infection so as to reduce the use of antibiotic as much as possible. Thanks.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 419 Views v

Dr. Moneeka SinghAyurveda | Varanasi

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Use powder sitopaladhi churna and tab sanjivani vati for tonsillitis. ... Read More

Swollen tonsils, hurts when I swallow food and drinks, runny nose for two days

Asked for Female, 22 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Nafisa ParveenEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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As per your description you might have acute tonsilitis.. proper antibiotic is needed..and anti-allergic tablet for running nose.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ... Read More

Right tonsil is swollen with high fever. gargling with salt water. will this enough or any other treatment has to be taken?

Asked for Male, 33 Years 248 Views v

Dr. Harisha N LGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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It will not be sufficient...Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or a ... Read More

I have swollen tonsils on the right, I don't know from how many days, since there is no any other symptoms. I had sore throat before one month that time I have noticed both the tonsils were increased in their sizes. Also I have hypothyroidism and on medication for B12 deficiency. As of now I don't have any significant other symptoms, there is sore

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 213 Views v

Dr. Sandeep AroraEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

Consult online for proper history and treatment ... Read More

In my last question one of the doctor asked me to attach picture of my swollen tonsil and papillae in my tongue. So I'm attaching it.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Madhavi YadavEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

Papillae on tongue are normal. Looks like a small ulcer near the tonsillar area. You may need antibiotics. Consult online ... Read More

I have extremely swollen red tonsils, a havking dry tough, and difficulty swallowing.

Asked for Female, 18 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Nafisa ParveenEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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As per your description you might have developed acute tonsilitis.. need to be treated with proper antibiotic and other supportive medicines.. visit an ENT specialist for opinion.. ... Read More

Inflamed Papillae touches the right side swollen tonsil and I'm feeling irritation and discomfort. What to do?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 175 Views v

Dr. Saloni MehtaEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mumbai

Kindly describe your symptoms more- throat pain? Difficulty swalloing? Running nose? Cough? ... Read More

My childs tonsil has swollen but no fever But he coughs white muscous pas 10 days Pls suggest Age 2.5 years

Asked for Male, 27 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Rajupalem Syam SunderPediatrician | Hyderabad

It requires medication. Please consult Pediatrician. ... Read More

I have been suffering from tonsil stones on my right tonsil for years. I cannot manually remove them. It very rarely comes out when coughing. It's causing me persistent bad breath no matter what I do. I've already tried salt water gargle, mouthwash and all the remedies available. When I touch my right tonsil and smell it, it's awful. What's the sol

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Raj Narayan SamantaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

Medication recommended ... Read More

I have Tonsils , getting pain when loud laughing and swallowing please give good medicine. Thanks. .

Asked for Male, 33 Years 58 Views v

Dr. OviyaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Chengalpattu

Tonsils is a normal structure Enlargement and infection if any has to be assessed Try mouth gargles and hot waters ... Read More

I have tonsils from two weeks , getting pain while swallowing and laughing. Please give best medicine. Thank you

Asked for Male, 33 Years 68 Views v

Dr. OviyaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Chengalpattu

Use gargles and hot water Adequate hydration Antibiotics ... Read More

I first got rashes on legs hands and buttock.. then I got fever soar throat..then I got pus white spots on tonsils..please say why this is caused...

Asked for Female, 29 Years 223 Views v

Dr. NishitENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Chennai

Looks more viral. Especially with the rash. Meet ENT specialist to get examined ... Read More

Are my Tonsil glands swollen? Pic attached Sometimes even while stones are visible. Throat sometime pain on touching only. No swallowing pain Anything related to psychiatry as i have ongoing meds

Asked for Female, 31 Years 116 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran SinghEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

U r having grade 1 tonsil enlarged ... Read More

My tonsil are having White patches on them, can someone explain remedies to cure this asap please. Having throat pain and hoarseness in voice too since last few days. Attaching Photo of Inside Mouth below. Thanks

Asked for Male, 26 Years 639 Views v

Dr. Atul Kumar NimawatEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Udaipur

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT. Based on the image you’ve shared and the symptoms of throat pain, hoarseness of voice, and visible white patches on the tonsils, this presentation is suggestiv ... Read More

Hi i have tonsil stones white colour stuff stuckd in my tonsils causing bad breath i pressed my both tonsil with my finger white substance came out liquid n stones like things small What should I do to remove this tonsil stones

Asked for Male, 27 Years 146 Views v

Dr. Nafisa ParveenEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

Do regular gargle ... Read More

Focal enhancing nodular thickening at base of the tongue , on left side of lingual tonsils. Enlarged tonsils. Should i get a biopsy done ? Genuine suggestions please, don't want invasive further testing.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran SinghEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

With out seeing patient I can’t say any thing, it is better to post picture or take consultation, after that I can sight u what u can do further ... Read More

Swollen Tonsil with dry cough during night time due to to dry cough & restless night..tries home remedies like salt hot water gargle ..in my area lots of pollution causing same issues for all.

Asked for Male, 45 Years 662 Views v

Dr. Varalakshmi GovindappaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Looks like pharyngitis ... Read More

I recently had a dental problem including tooth infection and wisdom tooth removal. Both were done by the surgeon. I have now tonsils or glands kind of swollen in my throat making anything too difficult for me to swallow. Due to recent dental surgery I am not allowed to take anything hot or warm.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 303 Views v

Dr. Neha BEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

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There must be tonsillitis infection A detailed history and examination is required ... Read More

My kid is 4.5 years old he is having tonsils and it has some knot in neck so should I consult to pediatrics doctor or ent specialist.

Asked for Male, 4 Years 225 Views v

Dr. Pooja SrivastavaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Sambalpur

Chr tonsillitis with Secondary Lymph nodes. Both can treat. ... Read More

Hello Dr Right side of tonsil bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white deposits or patch comes there please check and reply is it normal or not?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Hello Dr. My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white patch or pus is there which is not clearing by finger. Please check and see is it common problem. Please reply 🙏

Asked for Male, 21 Years 377 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran SinghEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

Take Tab augmentin 625 1 tab three times a day after food Tab zerodol sp 1 tab twice daily after food Cap protera d 1 cap twice daily before meal Warm saline gargle twice daily ... Read More

I have this right side tonsil problem from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and drinking also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it is not tonsil stone please check whether it is normal or not?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 180 Views v

Dr. Shalini NandaHair Transplant Surgeon | Bangalore

Visit dentist ... Read More

I have this right side tonsil swelling from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and swallowing also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it's not tonsil stone please check is it normal or not?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 113 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have my right side of tonsil bigger than another side from last one year but from last one year it was painless but from last 2-3 days I got pain in right side tonsil and little bit pain in year . Is it normal?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 394 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran SinghEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

Your tonsil and posterior pharengeal wall is congested It is not normal ... Read More

White fibrosis like lesion on left Tonsil with no symptoms. But mild swollen Lt tonsil present Reply

Asked for Male, 34 Years 105 Views v

Dr. RekhaENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Bangalore

Gargle will be fine. Drink plenty of water. ... Read More

Hello My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side of tonsil from last 8-9 months sometimes I feel needle like pin pain in throat and ear. Is it normal or not? I am 22 year old? Is it normal or not?

Asked for Male, 20 Years 783 Views v

Dr. RajdeepEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mohali

Must be chronic tonsillitis Do gargle with betadine and have pain killer as required Normal for adult person ... Read More

Hello, Suffering from tonsil pain on right side and swollen submandibular region lymph node also a small white spot on left tonsil . Dr prescribed Cefpodem 200 , allegra d and tab fleximac sp. Temporary relief while taking tablet again same symptoms continue. Also allergy immunotherapy going on for allergy. Dr says it's because of tonsils crypt in

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Dr. RekhaENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Bangalore

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In picture it looks like, acute tonsillopharyngitis. You need a course of antibiotics. Consultion needed ... Read More

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My tonsils feels swollen than normal. What should be the remedy? Should I use salt water and gargle?

Swollen tonsils for last 20 days. Tried all allopathy but no benefits. Advice to do surgery

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Looks like my tonsils are swollen. I also feel burning sensation while eating in my esophagus. Kindly suggest what to do.

My child is 7 years of age. He has tonsils problem. Whenever he gets tonsil infection he will get fever and the paediatrician will give him antibiotics. Please can you suggest some home remedies for tonsil infection so as to reduce the use of antibiotic as much as possible. Thanks.

Swollen tonsils, hurts when I swallow food and drinks, runny nose for two days

Right tonsil is swollen with high fever. gargling with salt water. will this enough or any other treatment has to be taken?

In my last question one of the doctor asked me to attach picture of my swollen tonsil and papillae in my tongue. So I'm attaching it.

I have extremely swollen red tonsils, a havking dry tough, and difficulty swallowing.

Inflamed Papillae touches the right side swollen tonsil and I'm feeling irritation and discomfort. What to do?

My childs tonsil has swollen but no fever But he coughs white muscous pas 10 days Pls suggest Age 2.5 years

I have Tonsils , getting pain when loud laughing and swallowing please give good medicine. Thanks. .

I have tonsils from two weeks , getting pain while swallowing and laughing. Please give best medicine. Thank you

I first got rashes on legs hands and buttock.. then I got fever soar throat..then I got pus white spots on tonsils..please say why this is caused...

Are my Tonsil glands swollen? Pic attached Sometimes even while stones are visible. Throat sometime pain on touching only. No swallowing pain Anything related to psychiatry as i have ongoing meds

My tonsil are having White patches on them, can someone explain remedies to cure this asap please. Having throat pain and hoarseness in voice too since last few days. Attaching Photo of Inside Mouth below. Thanks

Hi i have tonsil stones white colour stuff stuckd in my tonsils causing bad breath i pressed my both tonsil with my finger white substance came out liquid n stones like things small What should I do to remove this tonsil stones

Focal enhancing nodular thickening at base of the tongue , on left side of lingual tonsils. Enlarged tonsils. Should i get a biopsy done ? Genuine suggestions please, don't want invasive further testing.

Swollen Tonsil with dry cough during night time due to to dry cough & restless night..tries home remedies like salt hot water gargle ..in my area lots of pollution causing same issues for all.

I recently had a dental problem including tooth infection and wisdom tooth removal. Both were done by the surgeon. I have now tonsils or glands kind of swollen in my throat making anything too difficult for me to swallow. Due to recent dental surgery I am not allowed to take anything hot or warm.

My kid is 4.5 years old he is having tonsils and it has some knot in neck so should I consult to pediatrics doctor or ent specialist.

Hello Dr Right side of tonsil bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white deposits or patch comes there please check and reply is it normal or not?

I have this right side tonsil problem from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and drinking also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it is not tonsil stone please check whether it is normal or not?

I have this right side tonsil swelling from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and swallowing also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it's not tonsil stone please check is it normal or not?

I have my right side of tonsil bigger than another side from last one year but from last one year it was painless but from last 2-3 days I got pain in right side tonsil and little bit pain in year . Is it normal?

White fibrosis like lesion on left Tonsil with no symptoms. But mild swollen Lt tonsil present Reply

Hello My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side of tonsil from last 8-9 months sometimes I feel needle like pin pain in throat and ear. Is it normal or not? I am 22 year old? Is it normal or not?

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