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Hi doctor, Am neena am facing problem of tonsils and my throat is infected very badly.it's full with redness , swollen glands, and tonsils. My one side gland is swelled round the clock since 1 year and occasionally tonsils stone out from the gland and Moreover my lymph nodes also get swelled due to this. Please help me to reduce my swelling an

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Hello there..... Rest. Get plenty of sleep and rest your voice.... Drink fluids. Drink plenty of water to keep the throat moist and prevent dehydration..... Try comforting foods and beverage. Warm l ...  Read More

My ENT said u had GERD but my swelling is not reduced which in tonsil area and white patches becomes yellow patches which in tonsil swelling..I m having swelling in tonsil area more than 3 months sir.. feeling worse

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Hi I would suggest a tonsillectomy in such situation if the problem is long-standing and not going. Regards ...  Read More

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I have pain in throat because of swelling of tonsils..please suggest me some medicine for relief

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

I have tonsil swelling on both sides, right side is more. Antibiotics have no effect on it. I consulted an ENT doctor but he is saying its normal. Should i consult some other doctor?

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It is not normal, but is harbouring dangerous multidrug-resistant strains of bacteria. These germs lie there waiting for an opportune moment when your immune system is weak to invade your body's vital ...  Read More

Tonsils swell and cause fever and cold and headaches suffering from the past 7 days I call feel the swelling

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You might be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection ...  Read More

I have swelling in my right tonsil for 2 months. My doctor gave me Augpen 650 and later ceftum 500 accompanied with betadine gargle, but it had no effect on my tonsil swelling. In fact, my left tonsil started to develop a little swelling. I visited an ENT doctor but he said it is normal to have tonsils swelled and i don't need any medication or dia

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You need a proper ENT examination, and imaging tests, before stating that the tissue is normal. ...  Read More

I am having a painless swelling in one of my tonsils for almost a week. This swelling doesn't feel at all, but it is present there when i open my mouth. I am also having "kharash" in my throat for almost 10 days. What could this be?

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Kindly take augmentin 625mg BD, Chestom cold BD, ...  Read More

Tonsil swelling High fever Regular cold Regular cough Many doctors have checked but problems have not rectified yet and problems have been increase day by day

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hello der symptoms suggestive of tonsillitis consult ent specialist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

From the past 2 months i have noticed that my left tonsil has swollen up with some soft white like thing(i have attached images). This did not cause me any discomfort but from past 2-3 days i sometimes have a little pain around my left jaw and right jaw.. that goes away on it's quickly. But this swelling is not going away. I visited an ENT and he t

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Ur tonsils r congested kindly take online consultation ...  Read More

I have one sided tonsil for months now on the left and small lymph node on the right neck and doctor had prescribed immunity booster the first time and gave me antibiotics later. But u still have one side tonsil swelling. It doesn't hurt or anything but below the have avery mild pain when I press from outside(below the jawline). Please advise me wh

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Kindly consult for further guidance ...  Read More

Which is the best medicine for tonsils because this has become very common for me now, as an when i have cold the next thing is i get tonsils

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There is no specific medicine for tonsil. Cold is generally caused by viral so your most likely having pharyngitis.. visit ent specialist ...  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

Hi. 3.5 months back I got a white spot on my right tonsil and surrounding area of the left tonsil, with some redness in the throat. Doctor prescribed multivitamins at first for a month. Soon I got a tiny round swelling under the right side of the jaw, which upon checking the doctor said is not a lymph node. The tonsil spot almost disappeared but ca

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Lease maintain oral hygiene ...  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

Hi, I'm having this swelling at tonsil area at left anterior arch of tonsil since feb which irritates me while I speak and eat. Any idea what it could be. Initially started with pharyngitis and did take antibiotics course but this has been still there.

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It could be related to reflux. ...  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

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. I am attaching pic right side tonsil not curing since many months. Only one side swelling is there. Not many symptoms. Some times feel like breathing issue and headache. Please review it.

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Take a physical consultation with ENT SURGEON for proper examination ...  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

Are there any over-the-counter gels for reducing gum swelling?

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Hello! Kindly attach pic for better suggestions ...  Read More

How can I reduce gum swelling and bleeding after dental work?

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Hello! Kindly attach pic for better suggestions ...  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

My mom went too extraction 17 day ago nd everything was normal, only minor pain for 2-3 days. After one week of extraction she had tonsils like swelling on that side, frm where toot was extracted. It is paining severely nd below the ear is also swellen. Plz help me with it.

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

Had sore throat on weekends and drank alcohol,after two days tonsils started paining.,therefore took Azithromycin 500mg for 5 days ,it helped some what but not cleared completely.Then went to Doc and he gave Cefixime 200 (1,0,1) with Monticope and Zerodole for 5 days.My pain and symptoms completely went away on 1st day ,still completed the cource a

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Tab cepodem 200 Tab voveronD Tab sinarest ...  Read More

Hello! Respected Doctors - Since childhood i'm suffering from ear infection with raptured eardrum in my left ear. But recently 1st week of December i found that my tip of tongue & right side lips corner started with Numbness, somedays there was drying mouth,metal test, low grade fever after some days I found that my throat had sored, something

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It’s acute exacerbation of sinusitis. Get a Non contrast CT of nose and sinuses and visit an ENT with films and reports ...  Read More

It's been a month that there is swelling in my hand, now it's extending to my elbow. Pain is also there throughout. And I am not able to put any type of pressure on my wrist/hand. I am attaching X-Ray images, please suggest.

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Send photo of the swelling.. ...  Read More

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