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Right Swollen Tonsils
My tonsils are swollen since 2 months and i have redness at back of throat and no other symptoms. I went to doctor 3 weeks back and he prescribed me antibiotics. Today i saw a red structure(very small) at back side of tonsil. Is it normal?
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If there is no discomfort forget about it.Its prominent lymphoid follicles which are enlarged.It will take a while to disappear.
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U have tonsillopharyngitis .. apart from hypertrophy tonsil u do have granular pharyngitis .. take antihistamines and treat Ur acid reflux
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Dr. Santhosh Kumar R
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
You have granular pharyngitis with hypertrophy of Lateral pharyngeal bands. Possibly due to allergy or acidity in addition to infection.
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