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Recurring tonsillitis!
Local ENT said grade 3 tonsillitis the last tome i visited.
More details in images.
Please help, is this hiv? I am super scared.
Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT.
Hello, thank you for your detailed history. I understand your anxiety, and let me break this down for you clearly
Findings from Image:
Enlarged tonsils with exudative white patches — consistent with chronic or recurrent bacterial tonsillitis.
No signs specifically indicative of immunodeficiency-related oral lesions (e.g., oral candidiasis, Kaposi’s sarcoma, hairy leukoplakia).
Your image and symptoms do not show hallmark signs of HIV-related oral disease.
Next Steps
for your peace of mind:
Recommended Investigations:
1. HIV Combo Test (4th Generation) – Detects both p24 antigen and antibodies, conclusive 28 days post-exposure.
2. CBC and ESR/CRP – To assess general inflammation and immune response.
3. Throat swab culture and sensitivity – To check for resistant bacterial strains.
4. HIV RNA PCR – Optional if extreme anxiety persists (detects viral RNA early).
Health Tips
Your case is more consistent with recurrent bacterial tonsillitis, possibly due to:
• Incomplete antibiotic response
• Resistant organisms
• Local irritation (air conditioning, smoking, dehydration)
• You may benefit from:
• A complete 10-day course of targeted antibiotics based on culture
• Gargles (chlorhexidine/saline)
• ENT follow-up to assess for tonsillectomy if ≥3–5 episodes/year
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Are any other nodes in your neck armpit or groin enlarged or tender.
Very Less likely to be hiv
Need further ent examination to look for cause of tonsillitis
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Hello !!
Ans to your question - First of all take long breath!!!! (Do not be scared ). Nothing serious !!!!
From your history and clinical picture of tonsil
It looks likely purulent tonsilitis (yes it can last for more than 14 days if not treated well ).S ometimes there are symptoms like Fever ,difficulty in swallowing associated with it .With oral/IV antibiotic it can be resolved.
Next Steps
Please go to nearest ENT SPECIALIST &take full treatment .I also suggest to do HIV TEST ( if u have any doubt ) ...
Health Tips
please do Betadine gargles for 3 to 4 times day.
and avoid Hot,spicy food..
also avoid cold water, icecream,cold drinks ...
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