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Tonsillitis
My son(12yrs.) has pain and swelling on right side of the neck. He is having amoxicillin, allegra and crocin from 3 days and also doing gargles with salt water. But no relief. Can anybody suggest that what to do?
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Kindly consult a paediatrician physically or atleast virtually...
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Needs physical examination of the throat and neck.
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Continue Amoxicillin in adequate dose, along with warm saline gargle till you see the doctor.
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Pls send images.....sonography of neck report if available..
Cant comment without seeing it
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Dr. Kushang Mod
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Should check consult pediatrician or ENT specialist.
Detail history and examination need to be done.
Few investigation should be performed.
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blood investigation
sonography of local part
consultation
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
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13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs direct or video consultation for further evaluation...
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