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Tonsil stone and lymph node swelling
Right Tonsil started to inflame along with surrounding lymph node.. took antibiotics steroids n NSAIDs but not much help.
Eventually found tonsils forming crypts n saw stones n gargled with water salt n vinegar.
3 stones came out but lymph node still swollen I feel may be more stones embedded in crypts. Can I use 3 percent hydrogen peroxide diluted n gargle ????. During gargle I do get some sandy material. Does it mean stones still there ?? Will the lypmph node swelling reduce after stones come off.. I feel they may b hidden in crevices .. any medicines?? What should I do ..
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Continue beta dine gargle along with antibiotic for 10days.you can do along with this hydrogen peroxide gargle.get consultation with doctor after 10 days to examine tonsil and lymph node area.
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
28 yrs exp
Bangalore
You need to rule out any hidden foci of infection in your para nasal sinuses causing the reactive cervical lymphadenitis. Tonsilloliths can be a nuisance but they are rarely, if ever, responsible for cervical lymphadenitis.
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please meet a good ENT Surgeon locally and get your sinuses scanned.
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Dr. Nitya Goddanti
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
13 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Will need to know what lymph nodes are enlarged and whether they are painful.
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continue salt water gargling or use betadine gargles diluted with water if you have any pain or foetid odour from mouth. online consultation if swelling does not subside in a week or so.
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maintain proper oral hygiene and keep yourselves hydrated avoiding dry mouth
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