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Swollen tonsil
I had mild sore throat on right side for 3 to 4 days last week. Later I noticed right side tonsil bigger than left one. Feeling discomfort because of swollen tonsil. Please find attached picture of my throat. Do I need consultation with ENT? Please advise.
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It's ok to have one tonsil bigger than other,if there is infection you need treatment otherwise neglect it
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Your throat does appear congested and since there’s discomfort an ENT consult is warranted. You may opt for an online consult first and then decide for in clinic consult .
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Warm saline gargles thrice a day
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Avoid spicy too hot too cold food, take soft diet
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Dr. Manisha.M
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
nothing to worry much... its just pharyngitis
use tab cefpod 200mg daily twice for 5 days and tab zerodol-sp twice for 3 days along with warm water gargles daily....
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ENT consultation
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Dr. Aniruddha Wagh
Head and Neck Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Nagpur
Online councelling
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Betadine gargles may help
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Dr. Santhosh Kumar R
Head and Neck Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Pune
Your throat is congested and one tonsil is bigger than other, which might have been from before. Please consult a doctor.
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