What Does Red Tonsils Mean- 340 Questions Answered

My right side tonsils are slightly red a little uncomfortable feel in throat please let me know is it a symptoms and last week only i recovered from acute pharyngitis kindly let me know.

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Dr. Sandeep Arora Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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Sir my throat in tonsil side red and in difficult of throat and red type throat and pulling in iniside

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Dr. B G Ravindra Babu Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bangalore

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Hello we done blood test. Sputum test Chest xray all report are normal even we did 2 d echo all report and oxygen levels are normal we consult first chest doctor he said all report normal perfectly fine but later we consult ENT So when he saw by camera one tonsil is red n mild blood has there n that little blood very little come in the split when

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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I had fever before but now i have tonsils (the left one) and having red rashes all over my body and its very itchy especially the back and the shoulers .

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Tonsils are present in all humans unless they have got it removed. You are talking about enlarged tonsils. We need to see it. Also, we need to see the ... Read More

Red area near tonsils. This pains and as I smoke I wanted to know how I can get this checked for oral cancer.

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Dr. Baisali Sarkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Kolkata

By doing Biopsy, only if needed after consultation. ... Read More

I am having pain in throat from 3 day After medication pain was stop But from afternoon I feel etching in my tonsil I saw a red spot on my tonsil only that spot etching feels like lesion . Is it something serious I am so worried

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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

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Doc my tonsils have a white spots what does this mean? . And i cant swallow well. What should i do doc?

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Dr. Munish Taneja Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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Mostly it's due to tonsillitis, but I infection of tonsils. Need proper medication ... Read More

I had tonsils with sore throat a month back , I had advised doctor and took medicine but I have observed that still tonsils are red but I'm not experiencing pain. There is redness only and blister in mouth, kinda bad odor and yellow teeth (not sure because of this) ..what to do ? Should I go to doctor again ?

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Dr. Baisali Sarkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Kolkata

You need to gurgle with Povidine iodine gurgle by diluting with equal amount of warm water to prevent recurrence. ... Read More

I have had inflammed tonsils for over three days now. They are so inflammed and red they are touching. I have tried cold/hot compresses and tea. I have had this problem since I was 13 but no one would take them out and told me it was a sinus problem.

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Dr. Mahesh.D ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Hyderabad

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If you are saying both tonsils are touching each other, you may need tonsillectomy. But,as the doctors said the primary cause may be Sinusitis. ... Read More

I have seen redness in tonsil hole and pain in jaws when open mouth. I visited ENT But he gives me multivitamin Tablet but no recovery too much

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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Hole in the tonsils is not really abnormal and if you do not have any symptoms such as throat pain and difficulty in swallowing then no treatment is required. It is not related to jaw pain and difficu ... Read More

I have a chronic red throat from a year have checked with 3 doctors did allergy test ige was 150iu/ml both times .Doctor says nothing to worry.last month saw this lump type thing near tonsil it still there.I have asked online but doctor said it's normal.its been a year I am struggling with throat issue without any answers..Any advice??

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Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mumbai

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Sir if you have gastric reflux diseases then get treated for reflux first ... Read More

I first got rashes on legs hands and buttock.. then I got fever soar throat..then I got pus white spots on tonsils..please say why this is caused...

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Dr. Nishit Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

Looks more viral. Especially with the rash. Meet ENT specialist to get examined ... Read More

Are my Tonsil glands swollen? Pic attached Sometimes even while stones are visible. Throat sometime pain on touching only. No swallowing pain Anything related to psychiatry as i have ongoing meds

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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

U r having grade 1 tonsil enlarged ... Read More

Since last 2 days ...im Having Slight discomfort in back of my throat - noticed Redness in Tonsils too. What is the cause for this? I'm doing salt water gargles and taking Antibiotics - it's giving some relief.... but im wondering how serious could this be? Any suggestions for some relief please?

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

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There is infection in throat. Which antibiotics you are taking? betadine gargle three times a day for 5 days. It's not serious. It will go with medicine. ... Read More

Hey My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side from last 2 years and also right side of ear external canal is swelled without any pain but sometimes itching and tightness and now from last 2 days I got a red blood type little spot on my right side of tonsil plss check is it is cancerous or non cancerous (benign ).

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Dr. Jasmine Kaur Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mohali

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This needs a thorough examination. Needs ct and mri scanning and also biopsy can be done. ... Read More

Focal enhancing nodular thickening at base of the tongue , on left side of lingual tonsils. Enlarged tonsils. Should i get a biopsy done ? Genuine suggestions please, don't want invasive further testing.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran Singh ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

With out seeing patient I can’t say any thing, it is better to post picture or take consultation, after that I can sight u what u can do further ... Read More

Redness and soar throat near tonsils from 2 months , 2 ENT says acid reflux but reflux has already stopped but still not cured, I fear if it's hpv or what? Can I do any test to check the same?

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Dr. Nehla Anna Isaac Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

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Tonsils are not enlarged.lifestyle changes like avoiding spicy foods and eating at regular timings with daily exercise apart from medications is necessary for acid reflux ... Read More

My kid is 4.5 years old he is having tonsils and it has some knot in neck so should I consult to pediatrics doctor or ent specialist.

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Dr. Pooja Srivastava ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Sambalpur

Chr tonsillitis with Secondary Lymph nodes. Both can treat. ... Read More

Hello Dr Right side of tonsil bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white deposits or patch comes there please check and reply is it normal or not?

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Hello Dr. My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white patch or pus is there which is not clearing by finger. Please check and see is it common problem. Please reply 🙏

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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

Take Tab augmentin 625 1 tab three times a day after food Tab zerodol sp 1 tab twice daily after food Cap protera d 1 cap twice daily before meal Warm saline gargle twice daily ... Read More

I have this right side tonsil problem from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and drinking also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it is not tonsil stone please check whether it is normal or not?

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Dr. Shalini Nanda Hair Transplant Surgeon | Bangalore

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I have this right side tonsil swelling from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and swallowing also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it's not tonsil stone please check is it normal or not?

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I am having red dot near tonsils and white dot on the left tonsil, difficulty in swallowing the food

Asked for Male, 33 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Rekha ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Bangalore

It is Acute tonsillitis condition. You need treatment for this. Consultion needed ... Read More

What does this mean? Is this a sign of something serious like cancer? I'm scared.. please help me to understand

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Dr. Karthic Kumar K R Nephrologist/Renal Specialist | Coimbatore

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Can I have a proper history of this .. kindly connect on WhatsApp 959798368zero..wil help u ... Read More

What does it mean that there Multiple small follicles seen in bilateral ovaries , please explain me. In MRI report And Small (~12×10.5mms) seen in right ovary?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 233 Views v

Dr. Shruti Dahiya Gynecologist | Delhi

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I have done my CBC and it remarks as Normochromic Normocytic What does it mean It my report normal? Please tell

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Is it safe to remove tonsils at the age of 17? Like my cousins face problem like pain in ear and throat while swallowing when she gets infection in her tonsils so the dr suggested it to remove it , will it be safe , will there be any side effects in long term ?or any other further complications

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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

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Bleeding for 3 days after 3 days of crinar ncr 15 what does it mean no pregnancy? .

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Dr. Pushpa Gour Gynecologist | Bhopal

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I am not bleeding well Just the 20% of my usual flows in the initial days of periods. Could this be due to unprotected sex that I had a week ago before my due dates of periods and could this mean pregnancy? If yes what are the natural foods/ways which can stop pregnancy or would lead to miscarriage? Or it due be due some other factors also like s

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Dr. Aarti Jiyani Gynecologist | Surat

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If you had taken any pill it can be it's side effects ... Read More

Hi. My daughter is 5.5yrs old. She is having swollen tonsils. Doctor tested it and said no bacterial infection but only viral infection.. wat does it mean ? Do they are tonsils? Do they shrink back to normal size ? She is having cold cough fvr since 3 days.

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings look like viral Pharyngitis , u can give hot water for drinking avoid cold foods , continue the medication , if not reducing by tomorrow kindly book a consultation so I can guide you ... Read More

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My right side tonsils are slightly red a little uncomfortable feel in throat please let me know is it a symptoms and last week only i recovered from acute pharyngitis kindly let me know.

Sir my throat in tonsil side red and in difficult of throat and red type throat and pulling in iniside

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I had fever before but now i have tonsils (the left one) and having red rashes all over my body and its very itchy especially the back and the shoulers .

Red area near tonsils. This pains and as I smoke I wanted to know how I can get this checked for oral cancer.

I am having pain in throat from 3 day After medication pain was stop But from afternoon I feel etching in my tonsil I saw a red spot on my tonsil only that spot etching feels like lesion . Is it something serious I am so worried

Doc my tonsils have a white spots what does this mean? . And i cant swallow well. What should i do doc?

I have had inflammed tonsils for over three days now. They are so inflammed and red they are touching. I have tried cold/hot compresses and tea. I have had this problem since I was 13 but no one would take them out and told me it was a sinus problem.

I have seen redness in tonsil hole and pain in jaws when open mouth. I visited ENT But he gives me multivitamin Tablet but no recovery too much

I first got rashes on legs hands and buttock.. then I got fever soar throat..then I got pus white spots on tonsils..please say why this is caused...

Are my Tonsil glands swollen? Pic attached Sometimes even while stones are visible. Throat sometime pain on touching only. No swallowing pain Anything related to psychiatry as i have ongoing meds

Since last 2 days ...im Having Slight discomfort in back of my throat - noticed Redness in Tonsils too. What is the cause for this? I'm doing salt water gargles and taking Antibiotics - it's giving some relief.... but im wondering how serious could this be? Any suggestions for some relief please?

Focal enhancing nodular thickening at base of the tongue , on left side of lingual tonsils. Enlarged tonsils. Should i get a biopsy done ? Genuine suggestions please, don't want invasive further testing.

Redness and soar throat near tonsils from 2 months , 2 ENT says acid reflux but reflux has already stopped but still not cured, I fear if it's hpv or what? Can I do any test to check the same?

My kid is 4.5 years old he is having tonsils and it has some knot in neck so should I consult to pediatrics doctor or ent specialist.

Hello Dr Right side of tonsil bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white deposits or patch comes there please check and reply is it normal or not?

I have this right side tonsil problem from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and drinking also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it is not tonsil stone please check whether it is normal or not?

I have this right side tonsil swelling from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and swallowing also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it's not tonsil stone please check is it normal or not?

I am having red dot near tonsils and white dot on the left tonsil, difficulty in swallowing the food

What does this mean? Is this a sign of something serious like cancer? I'm scared.. please help me to understand

What does it mean that there Multiple small follicles seen in bilateral ovaries , please explain me. In MRI report And Small (~12×10.5mms) seen in right ovary?

I have done my CBC and it remarks as Normochromic Normocytic What does it mean It my report normal? Please tell

Is it safe to remove tonsils at the age of 17? Like my cousins face problem like pain in ear and throat while swallowing when she gets infection in her tonsils so the dr suggested it to remove it , will it be safe , will there be any side effects in long term ?or any other further complications

Bleeding for 3 days after 3 days of crinar ncr 15 what does it mean no pregnancy? .

Hi. My daughter is 5.5yrs old. She is having swollen tonsils. Doctor tested it and said no bacterial infection but only viral infection.. wat does it mean ? Do they are tonsils? Do they shrink back to normal size ? She is having cold cough fvr since 3 days.

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