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Unilateral tonsil enlargement
Hi, I was having pain in my right side ear and tonsil from 5 days, I ignored that first but one day while brushing I noticed my right ride tonsil was increased, and left side was mildly increased and also I am having excessive salivation in my mouth, And there was some swelling in my neck too, So I started Augmentin 650mg BD*5 days and got a CT Neck to rule out malignancy, Even after 5 days my tonsil size didn't decrease and my CT report stated that there were few subcentimeter lymph node in my neck. And my right tonsil appeared asymmetrically bulky. I am scared to death that It might be lymphoma. Also I have GERD can it be because of that too. And also I have suffered from CSOM Of my right ear when I was 4yrs old which got resolved. I have done my MBBS and currently doing my internship and this gives me even more anxiety.
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Not all unilateral tonsil enlargement is lymphoma or malignancy. Most common cause for acute painful unilateral tonsillar enlargement is peritonsillitis or peritonsillar abscess. Lymph nodes also gets enlarged and inflamed in this condition. Lymphoma is never painful.
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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