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One tonsil bigger than another

2024-06-21 14:58:02
Hello 🤗 Dr. My right side of tonsil is bigger than another side from last one year and sometimes I feel needle pain on right side of throat and ear. Is it normal or not?
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It is may be due to chronic tonsillitis. Avoid cold food
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Answered2024-06-22 04:44:27

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Ur tonsils and posterior pharyngeal wall r congested
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Warm saline gargle twice daily Avoid cold and spicy food

Answered2024-06-21 17:11:12

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Age ? Its ok, if no addictions.... Moreover it looks like swelled up follicle
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you may take a practo consultation with me

Answered2024-06-21 15:00:25

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It could be because of chronic tonsillitis.

Answered2024-06-21 16:38:13

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It’s a sign of chronic tonsillitis Take food precautions like avoid cold and sour food items
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Maintain oral hygiene , do betadine gargles and have antibiotics whenever you see any pus point over tonsil
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Take online consultation for any further queries

Answered2024-06-21 15:02:05

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