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Tonsil is swollen
Some times In 3 4 months when i eat spicy food my left side tonsil get swollen and after few days it goes away.. this happens in 3 4 months.. and by 2 times its happening to me.. what is this condition how to treat it
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Unilateral ( single side ) tonsillar enlargement due to food intake is rare. Most commonly you would be having submandibular gland enlargement.
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Please get an ultrasound of submandibular region.
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More details are needed here. A picture wil be helpful.
Warm salt gargles after meals will be helpful
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