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Which is the best medicine for tonsils because this has become very common for me now, as an when i have cold the next thing is i get tonsils
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Recurrent tonsillitis usually happens after repeated colds due to throat infection or low local immunity.
There is no single “best” medicine to prevent it permanently.
During an acute episode, treatment depends on whether the cause is viral or bacterial.
• Pain, fever, sore throat: Paracetamol / Ibuprofen
• Gargles: Warm salt-water gargles 2–3 times daily
• Throat care: Antiseptic throat lozenges
• Antibiotics: Only if fever, pus on tonsils, severe pain, or doctor confirms bacterial infection (do not self-start antibiotics)
Next Steps
• Visit an ENT specialist during the next episode for throat examination
• If infections occur ≥5–6 times per year, evaluation for chronic/recurrent tonsillitis is needed
• If very recurrent and affecting daily life, tonsillectomy may be discussed
Health Tips
Avoid cold drinks, smoking, and late nights during colds
• Maintain good oral hygiene
• Stay well-hydrated and rest during infections
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Hi , get diagnosed if you have tonsillitis or pharyngitis, depending on the type, u will have to use antibiotics/ analgesics and anti inflammatories
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Tonsils is a part of your body it’s normally present. So there is no medicine for tonsils as such
If you are getting tonsillitis (that is throat pain fever difficulty in eating and increase in size and reddens of tonsils) repeatedly even after multiple course of antibiotics then tonsillectomy is the option
It’s a surgical procedure done under general Anesthesia where both your tonsils will be removed
But it’ll be done only if you are getting tonsillitis for more than 7 to 8 times in a year
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For more information visit an ENT specialist
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If your tonsillitis is not that frequent then try diet modifications, like avoid cold food, avoid allergens regularly gargle.
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There’s isn’t a best medicine as such. If it’s a recurring problem, the best thing to do is get it evaluated with an ENT and explore potential surgical options like a Tonsillectomy.
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Get evaluated for Tonsillectomy
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Warm saline gargles will be helpful in the meanwhile.
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There is no specific medicine for tonsil. Cold is generally caused by viral so your most likely having pharyngitis.. visit ent specialist
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