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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

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

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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

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 have tonsillitis since my childhood from last 15 years. My tonsills are always swollen but it pains only when I have cold and cough. I have started homeopathic medicine. Is it safe?? Will it not cause serious problem like cancer??

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Please check with your homeopathy doctor ...  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 am suffering from tonsillitis when I was 15 year old and still getting infected with tonsillitis every month. Please advise me what should I do

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Tonsillectomy is the choice ...(Removal of tonsils ) Consult me... ...  Read More

If how often adult person is getting tonsillitis in a year, So he or she need tonsillectomy ? ... .

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Nearly 7 episodes ...  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

I was prescribed Moxclav 625 three times a day for 5 days by my ent doctor for my unilateral tonsillitis. Now online I am reading Amoxicillin is given for 7 to 10 days. Can anyone clear up my confusion?

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Hello, For most of the cases, moxclav for 5 days is more than enough. If your symptoms got subsided, there is no need to take more antibiotics. Because consumption of more antibiotics is not good for ...  Read More

I have upload white party minor in throat please check that After exposure of 55 th day and 120 days I have 2 time tonsillitis problem I gone to doctor he given medicine and solve also He given 2 days medicine Augmentin & calpol & citrazine Its all Hiv symptom?? I have now minor sore throat off and on from some times I don't have fever &am

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If your partner is positive for HIV or If you have a doubt , get tested for HIV. Thats the best way to clear a doubt . And if you’ve a severe tonsillitis or sore throat , augmentin will help . ...  Read More

After exposure of 55 th day and 120 days I have 2 time tonsillitis problem I gone to doctor he given medicine and solve also Its all Hiv symptom?? I have now minor sore throat off and on from some days I have done sex with my friend First I use the condom Me a male Its not break till 15 min Then its break for 2 to 5 minutes Then i wear new condom

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I understand why you are worried. Let’s go through the important points calmly. From what you have described -It was vaginal sex -You used a condom -The condom did not break during sex -When you not ...  Read More

Male 37, having diabetes around 2 years, having GERD 6 years. Six years back and Two years back had gi endoscopy. Took h pylori eradication course. Had FESS in 2017. Often getting throat infection now a days. Had vlscopy last week in ent hospital, identified with LPR and tonsillitis. Took one week of antibiotics medicines. No improvement. While lyi

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Repeated throat infection and tonsillitis with LPR, try to avoid outside food spicy food, antacids have to be continued as of now and physical activity is very very important. For repeated tonsillitis ...  Read More

How to treat sleep apnea (best option) and Tonsillitis problems? I am 39.5 years old male. Will Sleep Apnea create other problems if not treated early? Please provide more details. I think I got Sleep Apnea genetically as my father (60 yrs old) also has. Should we treat his first as he recently undergone heart surgery (inserted a stunt). Please

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There are so many causes for sleep apnea. most common cause is obesity. yes it can cause other problem. first you need to get done sleep study. ...  Read More

My tonsils are always enlarged. It never reduces it s size. Previously I used monocef cv to cure this infection and doctor told to use dentosys mouth wash gargle regularly. Which can be the best antibiotic for tonsillitis? Can it be cured with medicine.

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Consult for evaluation and management ...  Read More

I used to give adenoids repl 4 to my 3 year kid and it helped her also from getting constant fever and cold but now from 3 months i have stopped and her infection is hitting back and she is about to turn 4. I started with personal homopathy treatment available nearby and it helped her in getting relief from cold and cough but as soon as she stops c

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I am facing problem of tonsil .In every 20 to 25 days tonsillitis occurred with fever ,body pain , headache and it's so painful

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U can go with removal of tonsil ...  Read More

Respected Dr., From past 1 week i am suffering from tonsillitis amd i got it checked by ent specialist he prescribed me medicines like amoxy clav etc, but its not improving i am having difficulty in swalloing and it pains. Also had fever for 3 4 days but now fever is gone. I am worried about throad or oral cancer as i smoked hookah regularly for 10

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Sir start with warm saline gargle or betadine gargle If it doesn’t resolve by 1 week then we can think of other things but stop smoking as you have throat infection and cancer is last diagnosis but f ...  Read More

I have been suffering from high fever and tonsillitis for the past few days .The doctor prescribed switch 350 but I have difficulty in swallowing big capsule.can I dissolve and take

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Do not dissolve Switch 350 capsule. Ask your doctor for a liquid or tablet alternative. Next Steps: Contact your doctor for a suitable formulation. Helpful Tips / Word of Caution: Do not crush capsule ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with acute follicular tonsillitis and i am on cepodem xp 325 , took 2 doses but still there are pus pockets i can see. Also fever is constantly 99.4 to 99.8 even after taking paracetamol and aceclofenac Does fever takes longer to subside?

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Yes it will take 2-3 days for everything to subside. ...  Read More

So since march 10 i am facing this issue, despite multiple antibiotic treatments I ended up having recurring tonsillitis. I chose to go this time and get a throat swab done. This is the result attached. How do I ensure i defeat this bacteria completely? In past years too I had seen this bacteria in my sputum culture and taken meds. But doctors al

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Tab cepodem Tab voveron d Tab sinarest ...  Read More

Local ENT said grade 3 tonsillitis the last tome i visited. More details in images. Please help, is this hiv? I am super scared.

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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 ...  Read More

Sir/madam, i have allergy,pharyngitis and tonsillitis . My 6 month baby accidentally insert her finger in my mouth and touch her tongue... its possible for spreading to her... only one time she do that... i have fear ... so i asked...

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If the infection is active then there are chances of transmission. If you have a history of recurrent infections but at present not any ongoing infection, then chances are less for transmission. ...  Read More

Sir, i take 1 ct pns and brain for sinusitis check after 60 days i have swallowing issues and i take neck ct ... now i have tonsillitis and pharyngitis its due to radiation... effects of ct scan?...

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT Computed tomography (CT) scans use X-ray radiation to create detailed cross-sectional images. A single head CT (including paranasal sinuses and brain) typicall ...  Read More

Sir,some times i have elevated bp ,I take ecosprin 75 mg only dose for first aid purposes on 18 feb 2024 , 20 feb 2024 i have blood smell in right nose and blood taste in mouth but no visible blood . There after 14 march 2024 have watering eyes , nasal pain and ear blockage feel i take ct scan for pns and brain mild mucul thickening in maxillary si

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Nasal spray will help for sinusitis problem. Avoiding cold food, good amount of water intake you can do ...  Read More

How long fever can last due to Tonsillitis infection with pus in child of 4-5 yrs? Earlier high grade fever 102-103 with chills reduced now to 100-101 with 3 days treatment of antibiotics. 5 more days antibiotic prescribed. Is it really needed ?

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Bacterial tonsillitis symptoms are high fever, Severe sore throat with difficulty swallowing and pus on tonsils. Antibiotics are usually required for 5-10 days depending on the symptoms. So continue u ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, My tonsils are swollen but painless, at first it becomes little bit red and then it turns into normal and after that it swollens it's been 1 month but it doesn't decrease in size (remains in the same size). I don't know what to do what should I follow now??? 🙏🏻 Which test can detect tonsillitis??? Pls help doctors 

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If their is no pain in throat than don’t worry ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I am male 31 years old. Since 3rd February,2025 evening I have fever ( 100.2 F) and mild sore throat. On 4th February The soreness in throat increased and the fever also started increasing till 102.8F. I went to a doctor and he said I had tonsillitis as I noticed I have lot of white patches in the left tonsils and some in right also.

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I had mouth ulcers white patches and i went to dentist he said it was caused by a traumatic bite. There is also a red swelling in cheek and under the tongue I feel like a painful swelling with a blister is there which I can't seem to find but it hurts both the sides of under tongue and also the main vein under the tongue has become reddish. Also ne

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First of all relax wait for a day see the symptoms of gas if u r relieved with it then u should see ur ulcers . Ulcers still persist plz visit dentist ...  Read More

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