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My throat hurts when swallowing I had sore throat a week back but a doze of azithromycin cured me now again I have my tonsils swollen what tabs can I take ?

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Ideally u should do a throat swab to identify the culprit organism. You have already taken a course of antibiotic. So wait some time before next course. Take hot water regularly. Do gargle with betad ...  Read More

Its been hurting to swallow and have pimple around tonsil to there is one on tonsil and others on it

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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 liquids ...  Read More

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I woke this morning with swollen tonsils that kill. Can barely breathe out of my mouth. Haven't eaten anything all day, loss of appetite and hurts too much. Its primarily one of the tonsils but they both hurt and are deep red. lack of energy and I feel notorious went I walked around. Can't swallow without severe pain

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Hello Dear Patient, You are suffering with Acute Tonsillitis, Avoid having anything which is cold, Repeat warm salt water gargling daily 3-4 times. For pain you can take some painkillers. If the sympt ...  Read More

Tonsil has white spot and difficult in swallowing and speaking. Any medication please advise. No feaver.

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Yes you will require antibiotics and analgesic. Consultation with ENT required ...  Read More

When I drink liquids from a glass or cup it hurts my throat, but I seem to have no problems when using a straw. It doesn't matter what the liquid is (hot or cold), and its the swallowing that hurts. This is a chronic issue, not related to being sick. I don't think the pain is related to acid reflux (which is all I can seem to find when I search

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Do you have problems with solid food? You could benefit from a barium swallow test. ...  Read More

I have a breathing aperture and when I swallow it hurts me, And i have a lost in apetite.

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You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits ...  Read More

When I swallow my throat hurts a lot. I don't know if its a GERD problem or my tonsils is inflamed. Please help me out

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There are many reasons for your symptom visit an ENT ...  Read More

I have tonsil stones and my throat hurts what does this mean? Also when I swallow them it makes me feel sick

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You seem to be suffering from tonsillolith which is symptomatic in your case. You may need to undergo procedure known as cryptolysis or undergo complete tonsillectomy to permanently get rid of the pro ...  Read More

No other discomfort, had a sore throat on and off for a couple of days. Now one ear hurts when I swallow. It feels like something is popping in that ear when I swallow.

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Looks like you have an infection. Would like you to consult for proper treatment ...  Read More

My throat started hurting a couple of days ago. I don't have any white spots but my tonsils are red and they have huge indentations. They look like they have cracks in them

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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

Hi Doctor, I have been suffering from Tonsils since childhood, and once in every two years and specially during winter season I get this Tonsils severely.. Now I had this tonsil on right side of Throat along with high fever, body pain, and chilling since 3 days.. I consulted local doctor here and he advised to take Zefu 500 and Zerodol P morning

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Medications to be continued for 5 days ...  Read More

Hey My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side with holes in it. Enlarged tonsil was painless from last few months but from 2-3 days it's painful while swallowing, drinking, , when moving tounge. It was very painful in last year then I went to 2 different Dr. One suggested to get the tonsil removed other told there is no need to remove tonsi

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Hi , It seems like you have sore throat If you have these symptoms during seasonal change or twice a year you don’t need to worry about it and take symptomatic treatment only. ...  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 have been prescribed Ofloxacin and ornidazole for tonsils. Having pain while swallowing. Irritation in tonsils. Is this antibiotics good for treating tonsils?

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT Ofloxacin + Ornidazole is not the standard first-choice antibiotic for tonsillitis, but some doctors may prescribe it if, there is suspicion of a mixed bacteria ...  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

From last 15 ti20 days I am facing a throat pain while swallowing after medication pain was gone but from 3 days pain star again but I am noticing that I did feel pain in my throat but in tonsil and that pain travel till ears while swallowing . What to do plz tell mi

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which medicine you have taken? betadine gargle three times a day. you might require oral antibiotics. ...  Read More

Sir, i ate 4 raw garlic pieces its very spicy , 2 days after i faced stomach ache , 1 month later i have nasal swelling and swallowing issues ... its happened last year still i have swallowing issues... its due to raw garlic... which affects esophagus and tonsil... clear my doubts sir

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Having raw garlic may not be the cause of dysphagia .It's important for you to consult a gastroenterologist in your area to determine the cause of difficulty in swallowing. ...  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

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

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

My mother 80 years is not able to swallow anything she has been on a liquid diet since 3 months but now she is not even able to take the liquids properly After swallowing anything cough/Belgum is coming out Their is no history of any illness

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please get done barium swallow. ...  Read More

I got tonsil and my throat is paining, not able to swallow and also i see some white spot near my tonsil in my throat. please suggest what should I do?

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That white spot r food partical embaded in tonsillar crypts Do warm saline gargle twice daily ...  Read More

I am having red dot near tonsils and white dot on the left tonsil, difficulty in swallowing the food

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It is Acute tonsillitis condition. You need treatment for this. Consultion needed ...  Read More

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