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Pain just below the ear
Tenderness and swelling at my tonsilar lymph node left side
And same side tonsils has a tonsil stone which was removed by my self but swelling and tenderness not go away what can I do
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Looks like you have infection.
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A course of medications with antibiotics and analgesic and betadine gargle will be helpful
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Dr. Shruti Baruah
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Guwahati
Enlarged Jugulodigastric lymph nodes are very common after an acute episode of tonsillitis. They are suggestive of chronic tonsillitis. If it is very painful, then you may take a course of antibiotic along with an anti-inflammatory.
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1. Tab Augmentin 625mg Twice a day after food for 5 days
2. Tab Lyser D twice a day for 5 days
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Maintain oral hygiene by regular brushing and warm saline gargles
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