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I am having tonsillitis infection. as per my doctor it is caused by my sinus problem. I am looking for a second opinion.

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Acute tonsillitis can occur secondary to nose and sinus infection or it can be part of generalized upper respiratory tract infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antise ...  Read More

Can any tonsillitis causes cancer, Actually I have tonsillitis since 5 years, And still it's not control. Please describe sometimes I'm getting afraid.

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No ... thats very very rare... unless u smoke or eat tobacco very rare chance ...  Read More

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Throat pain due to tonsillitis . The tonsillitis have grown over the years and cause pain over and over again if anything cold is eaten

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Use this app to fix up an appointment to meet me at my clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar as soon as possible and let me help you get rid of this problem permanently. ...  Read More

I have just come off a 10 day course of Antibiotics to treat my Bacterial infection of Tonsillitis. The course ended 3 days ago and my Tonsillitis has returned. One side is hurting and is very swollen. If i have the op to get them drained, How long before I can speak properly as I'm a student actor? Will I be hospitalised for several days? .

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Peritonsillar abscess needs to be drained. It's usually a day care procedure. You need to take intra venous antibiotics for few days along with parenteral analgesics. You should be fine within three d ...  Read More

I frequently suffer from tonsillitis along with coughs and cold green coughs etc.After taking antibiotics and other medicines it gets little better.But again when i drink something cold,i suffer from tonsillitis again.My tonsils are bigger than others on the both sides.Can i permantly cure my tonsils without a surgery cause i dont want to get my to

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Homoeopathic treatment can permanently cure the problem rapidly effectively and efficiently without any side effects ...  Read More

I am taking cephalexin for tonsillitis and i was wondering if it is safe to smoke marijuana while taking cephalexin or if it will decrease the effectiveness of the cephalexin or cause any bad symptoms

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Marijuana is not safe if taken with or without taking antibiotics. It's safe to avoid any drugs while on antibiotics. It may decrease the absorption of medication and it also may increase throat sympt ...  Read More

I'm suffering from tonsillitis from last 6 yrs and lot of medicine taken from this period.last option for treating tonsillitis is...

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You seem to be suffering from chronic tonsillitis which usually presents with recurrent attacks of throat pain and difficulty in swallowing. If your symptoms are persistent and very recurrent then sur ...  Read More

What all foods to avoid during recurring tonsillitis? Also how to avoid recurring tonsillitis and is it worrying?

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Stick to natural healthy fresh foods. Avoid chilled & preserved food. ...  Read More

I have been tonsillitis since last 2 days and also fever. I am having discomfort while having food

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HELLO, TENTUM GARGLE TWO TIMES BEFORE MEALS. IF YOU TAKE THERE AFTER NOPROBLEM WILLBE THEIR. TABLET SIGMOFALM THREE TIMES OR TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR THREE TO FIVE DAYS. TABLET CEFADROXIL500 T ...  Read More

Sir i am suffering from tonsillitis problem from last two days i can't eat or drink something, i am very upset sir please help me

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Tonsillitis needs to be treated with antibiotics and painkillers ...  Read More

Is the excessive masturbation causes varicocele? Another reason also cause of varicocele? Plz tell me about that.

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Hi masterbation is ok in limits There are few do's and don'ts take proper knowledge about this first share reports of vericocele and come online for guidance evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Hi sir I am suffering from tonsil sore throat cold fever body ache chills last month I had checked my creatinine 1.1mgdl urea 28mgdl Now dr.had prescribed me sumocold / bicilac fortz/azithromicin can I take this tab I am tensed about creatinine it's 1.1mgdl

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At your age creatinine 1.1 is ok. Check urine routine for any protein loss. If urine examination does not reveal any protein loss, then do not worry, your kidney is fine. ...  Read More

I have Tonsils problem from last 7-8 years, most of the time I recovered within 2-3 days with the help of gargle and antibiotics but this time I have tonsillitis problem from last one and half month, not able to recover, Still the size of tonsils is same, I am doing gargle with salt/tarmaric and used betadine gargle also from last one week 5-6 time

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Recurrent tonsilar infection is an strong indication for surgical removal of your tonsils.are you using these antibiotics of your own ? ...  Read More

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घबराए नहीं सब्जी में मिर्च मसाला  ...  Read More

I have suffered from spells of tonsillitis right from my childhood . I had 2-3 spells of fever every year during childhood due to cold and swollen tonsils. As I grew up still I have problems associated with swollen tonsils sometimes when I take anything cold or ice cream. I have been on Himalaya Septilin tab from my childhood. I have Senso-Neural h

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You have Chronic tonsillitis according to your symptoms, Have to rule out nasal pathology Share your ear reports ...  Read More

Every month I got attacked by this and fallen ill..by this every time I fell very weak Want to get rid of this problem

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If u have recurrent tonsillitis u need to get operated! ...  Read More

I’m facing acid reflux issue for past one month paralley I’m facing tonsillitis issue in left side of throat. Feel very tired always and loss of appetite. Is there any link between these two? What should I do now

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Hi ,Acid Reflux and tonsillitis are two different entities Acid Reflux main aggravate tonsillitis. Please take treatment for Acid Reflux and tonsillitis. ...  Read More

How can we treat tonsillitis my throat is dry most the time and there is a white spot near tonsils,is it serious please suggest

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Hi Doctor, Myself having tonsillitis problem for an year now. My throat is getting infected every 2 months once and getting slight fever plus joint pain. When I visited Ent doctors they are said it's because of tonsils and you need to get oprated if it is repeated problem. Can you please advise operation is the only solution? Also do I get joint pa

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Please take a selfie with open mouth and send on this app ...  Read More

My son(12yrs.) has pain and swelling on right side of the neck. He is having amoxicillin, allegra and crocin from 3 days and also doing gargles with salt water. But no relief. Can anybody suggest that what to do?

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Needs physical examination of the throat and neck. ...  Read More

I am having swelling in throat as i went to ENT he checked and said due to tonsillitis i am having swelling in throat and that causing swallowing difficulty but i want to know is it something serious as my tests are done like CBC ,ESR, CRP that all tests came normal! Will the swelling go with treatment...Will my swallowing issue be cured after my s

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Yes, with correct antibiotic course swelling will go and swallowing issue will go away completely too. Pls can you share printed reports. ...  Read More

8 days ago i thought i had sore throat so i consulted a doctor online he prescribed zifi for 5 days...but i still feel pain but i realised pain is only at right side and reaches to ear n not healing even after gargles...can it b tonsillitis? N what can i do to treat it

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It can be tonsillitis or can be small ulcers which are causing pain locally and also radiating to the ear.Please visit an Ent consultant for further evaluation. Can continue with mouth gargles and pa ...  Read More

Does acid reflux cause upper back pain .. I have an issue when i eat food it feel stuck nd it pain in upper back .. I burp and sometime i cannot sit as it start back pain btwn shoulders ..

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u need to consult a Gastroenterologist and consider endoscopy ...  Read More

I have been recovered from Tonsillitis Today. I have a patty tonight ( Wishkey). Can I take 4 shots?

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sure ...  Read More

I am having pharyngitis ( difficulty swallowing food) with swollen tonsillitis from 1&1/2 months...Doctor prescribed Cefixime 200 2 times a day for 10 days with Becosules. Till date no such relief! I am worried about condition! Never had such problem! Help me

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It would be good if u could share a photo. Try Betadine gargle for the time being ...  Read More

Need medicine for chronic tonsillitis in adult aged 47 years, with sinusitis problem . Previously had irritable bowel syndrome and took medication for it, before 3 months. Only after that, tonsillitis appeared.

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Kindly share a pic of tonsils and consult online for treatment ...  Read More

I have been suffering from tonsils from 2 months...2months ago I have shown this to nearby pharmacist he gave me Azithromycin for 6 days I took it pain gone but after some days it came back then now 4 days back I went to GP he gave me Cefixime ,Becosules - No relief ! Now I am worried as from 2 months I didn't had any spots on tonsils but today I f

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That’s called crypts (small pits). Food gets stuck and rots there giving it whitish pus like. ...  Read More

I am having Sore throat, ear pain and dry cough and irritation and also lymph at the base of inside the throat

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Hello Dont worry Take a proper consultation from me Thanks ...  Read More

I have strep throat n tonsillitis cos of gastric problm GERD . I from last 2 weeks .. I have no fever no abdomen pain nothing else only throat n belching problm .. I don’t take any medical treatment where I n stucked . Plz any home treatment for this thanks

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[ ] Hi as symptoms are suggestive of gastritis. Need to follow some lifestyle changes. Take food timely. Avoid cabbage, capsicum, citrus fruits ( for a while). Don't drink water with food, take after ...  Read More

I have tonsils pain in my throat...it usually occurs many time...I have moxikind cv 375, macrosafe 250(azithromycin), cefixime 200, Which tablet should i take and at what time duration..pls help

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need detailed examination ...  Read More

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