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My tonsils feels swollen than normal. What should be the remedy? Should I use salt water and gargle?

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This is what we call a Grade 3 tonsil. This can give rise to reccurent infection and also can contribute to obstructive sleep apnea. Gargle will never reduce the size of the tonsils ...  Read More

Swollen tonsils for last 20 days. Tried all allopathy but no benefits. Advice to do surgery

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Unilateral enlargement of tonsils needs to be evaluated in detail. You may need to undergo CT scan of throat as well ultrasound of neck and abdomen. If there are any signs of malignancy then only surg ...  Read More

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Looks like my tonsils are swollen. I also feel burning sensation while eating in my esophagus. Kindly suggest what to do.

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Could be Gerd. Enlarged tonsil could be normal also ...  Read More

My child is 7 years of age. He has tonsils problem. Whenever he gets tonsil infection he will get fever and the paediatrician will give him antibiotics. Please can you suggest some home remedies for tonsil infection so as to reduce the use of antibiotic as much as possible. Thanks.

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Use powder sitopaladhi churna and tab sanjivani vati for tonsillitis. ...  Read More

Right tonsil is swollen with high fever. gargling with salt water. will this enough or any other treatment has to be taken?

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It will not be sufficient...Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or a ...  Read More

Swollen tonsils, hurts when I swallow food and drinks, runny nose for two days

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As per your description you might have acute tonsilitis.. proper antibiotic is needed..and anti-allergic tablet for running nose.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ...  Read More

I have swollen tonsils on the right, I don't know from how many days, since there is no any other symptoms. I had sore throat before one month that time I have noticed both the tonsils were increased in their sizes. Also I have hypothyroidism and on medication for B12 deficiency. As of now I don't have any significant other symptoms, there is sore

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Consult online for proper history and treatment ...  Read More

From the last 6days, I have pain in throat and redness in throat.. consulted 3doctors . Doc says it's tonsil swollen and given medicines - Azithromycin, ceftas 200 , paracetamol, Fenak plus ... But no improvement in pain .. pain increases when I get hiccups and also get pain till ears.. any remedy for immediate results as in unbearable pain ... Al

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You seem to be suffering from acute otitis externa which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle for few days for fast ...  Read More

In my last question one of the doctor asked me to attach picture of my swollen tonsil and papillae in my tongue. So I'm attaching it.

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Papillae on tongue are normal. Looks like a small ulcer near the tonsillar area. You may need antibiotics. Consult online ...  Read More

I have extremely swollen red tonsils, a havking dry tough, and difficulty swallowing.

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As per your description you might have developed acute tonsilitis.. need to be treated with proper antibiotic and other supportive medicines.. visit an ENT specialist for opinion.. ...  Read More

I have Tonsils , getting pain when loud laughing and swallowing please give good medicine. Thanks. .

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Tonsils is a normal structure Enlargement and infection if any has to be assessed Try mouth gargles and hot waters ...  Read More

I have tonsils from two weeks , getting pain while swallowing and laughing. Please give best medicine. Thank you

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Use gargles and hot water Adequate hydration Antibiotics ...  Read More

I first got rashes on legs hands and buttock.. then I got fever soar throat..then I got pus white spots on tonsils..please say why this is caused...

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Looks more viral. Especially with the rash. Meet ENT specialist to get examined ...  Read More

Are my Tonsil glands swollen? Pic attached Sometimes even while stones are visible. Throat sometime pain on touching only. No swallowing pain Anything related to psychiatry as i have ongoing meds

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U r having grade 1 tonsil enlarged ...  Read More

My tonsil are having White patches on them, can someone explain remedies to cure this asap please. Having throat pain and hoarseness in voice too since last few days. Attaching Photo of Inside Mouth below. Thanks

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT. Based on the image you’ve shared and the symptoms of throat pain, hoarseness of voice, and visible white patches on the tonsils, this presentation is suggestiv ...  Read More

Hi i have tonsil stones white colour stuff stuckd in my tonsils causing bad breath i pressed my both tonsil with my finger white substance came out liquid n stones like things small What should I do to remove this tonsil stones

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Do regular gargle ...  Read More

Focal enhancing nodular thickening at base of the tongue , on left side of lingual tonsils. Enlarged tonsils. Should i get a biopsy done ? Genuine suggestions please, don't want invasive further testing.

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With out seeing patient I can’t say any thing, it is better to post picture or take consultation, after that I can sight u what u can do further ...  Read More

Swollen Tonsil with dry cough during night time due to to dry cough & restless night..tries home remedies like salt hot water gargle ..in my area lots of pollution causing same issues for all.

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Looks like pharyngitis ...  Read More

I recently had a dental problem including tooth infection and wisdom tooth removal. Both were done by the surgeon. I have now tonsils or glands kind of swollen in my throat making anything too difficult for me to swallow. Due to recent dental surgery I am not allowed to take anything hot or warm.

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There must be tonsillitis infection A detailed history and examination is required ...  Read More

My kid is 4.5 years old he is having tonsils and it has some knot in neck so should I consult to pediatrics doctor or ent specialist.

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Chr tonsillitis with Secondary Lymph nodes. Both can treat. ...  Read More

Hello Dr Right side of tonsil bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white deposits or patch comes there please check and reply is it normal or not?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hello Dr. My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white patch or pus is there which is not clearing by finger. Please check and see is it common problem. Please reply 🙏

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Take Tab augmentin 625 1 tab three times a day after food Tab zerodol sp 1 tab twice daily after food Cap protera d 1 cap twice daily before meal Warm saline gargle twice daily ...  Read More

I have this right side tonsil problem from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and drinking also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it is not tonsil stone please check whether it is normal or not?

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Visit dentist ...  Read More

I have this right side tonsil swelling from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and swallowing also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it's not tonsil stone please check is it normal or not?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have my right side of tonsil bigger than another side from last one year but from last one year it was painless but from last 2-3 days I got pain in right side tonsil and little bit pain in year . Is it normal?

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Your tonsil and posterior pharengeal wall is congested It is not normal ...  Read More

White fibrosis like lesion on left Tonsil with no symptoms. But mild swollen Lt tonsil present Reply

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Gargle will be fine. Drink plenty of water. ...  Read More

Hello My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side of tonsil from last 8-9 months sometimes I feel needle like pin pain in throat and ear. Is it normal or not? I am 22 year old? Is it normal or not?

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Must be chronic tonsillitis Do gargle with betadine and have pain killer as required Normal for adult person ...  Read More

Hello, Suffering from tonsil pain on right side and swollen submandibular region lymph node also a small white spot on left tonsil . Dr prescribed Cefpodem 200 , allegra d and tab fleximac sp. Temporary relief while taking tablet again same symptoms continue. Also allergy immunotherapy going on for allergy. Dr says it's because of tonsils crypt in

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In picture it looks like, acute tonsillopharyngitis. You need a course of antibiotics. Consultion needed ...  Read More

We are out of town and not in reach of dr My daughter is having 102 fevr with sqollen tonsils. She is 6 yrs old and 24 kg weight. I gave her 7.5 ml of ibugisc plus. Is it ok? What should i do?

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10ml the dose Encourage more liquids Hot salt water gargles Honey, ginger and turmeric ...  Read More

Swollen tonsils not healing from 4 months with other complications started from Dec like severe tonsil infection with some thorns like something in the throat unable to swallow or eat properly,with ear and throat itching with nasal congestion, especially these things start in evening and worse at night... whenever i am taking (montek bl or montek l

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You should get an allergy test done to see what exactly you are allergic to. Then you can be given oral vaccines for allergy (immunotherapy) which is a permanent treatment of allergy. ...  Read More

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