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How to combat with tonsilitis during season changes?? I have septic tonsil..apart from gargle,what should i do?

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Hi depending up on infection stage, you can take antibiotics if it is acute.. and continue gargles. Avoid cool drinks and ice creams . It would be helpful to have comment if you share your picture of ...  Read More

Suffering from tonsilitis. One side of tonsil pocket is open and food get stuck in it.. please advise

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Subh Arogya. . . . . . It is very unclear what you mentioned .... still I would suggest that this is not a case to be evaluated on app....go and visit a ENT doctor right away.... Regards, Dr. Kaustub ...  Read More

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I am taking levox 500mg for my tonsilitis combined with metcor 16mg. Would it be safe to take flanax 550mg to stop fever?

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Hello. Your treatment is inappropriate. ...  Read More

I observed tonsilitis since a day. Both my tonsils got affected and swollen. I can observe some white particles on them as well. I am thinking of taking allegra as I took it for a previous throat infection. Can it be used for tonsilitis? Suggest me some thing which works best for it. Doing mouth gargles with salt water and betadine doesn't help muc

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You should see an ent specialist. It is very important for one to examine and decide whether there is a need for antibiotics. ...  Read More

Sore throat, swollen tonsils, white spots. Im almost positive i have tonsilitis

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That is a time-bomb in your throat! Please find a good ENT Surgeon to have it removed before these terms attack your kidneys or heart! ...  Read More

I have swollen gland in my throat (tonsilitis) from last 1 year. i dont have any problem in Swallowing and speaking. it smells bed. can it can be cured only with medicines ??

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Maintain good oral hygiene, regularly gargle with betadine 1tsf diluted in half glass of water three times a day after each meal. Take tablet rabechem plus empty stomach half hour before breakfast. ...  Read More

I am having severe sore throat, weajness , change in voice with high grade fever, please let me know is it tonsilitis or pharyngitis or covid or just cold and flu? Can you please suggest some medicine to relieve this sore throat Thank you doctor

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Hi i have noted your concern, Yes symptoms are highly suggestive of tonsilitis but you need to get physically checked and tested for the diagnosis of your condition For now relieving this sore throat ...  Read More

Suffering from tonsilitis since 3 days..Difficulty swallowing..pain in the throat...doing several times gargle but no relief. Sinerest taken twice for 3days but no relief.please suggest medicines

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Tonsilitis problem since 20 days and constant cold and cough . Had been drenched in rain for long time and since last 20 days very tough.

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You might be suffering from acute viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat and nose infection in this season. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along wit ...  Read More

I've been having fever and sore throatfor the past few days,. I also had diarrhea and vomitting on Sunday, so i went to see my doctor. He said it was tonsilitis, and there was pus in my throat. He gave me augmentin 625mg, (amoxycillin + clavulanate potassium) to take 2 tablets per day. Its Tuesday now, my throat still hurts, I have a mild on and of

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You seem to be suffering from acute tonsillitis as a part of acute viral upper respiratory tract infection. Usually viral tonsillitis does not respond to any antibiotics and you may need to take blood ...  Read More

Please Help Me Plzzzz I have upload white part image please see After sex at 55th this white comes at right in throat corner then i done gargle salt warm water its solve in 1 day Then this problem comes at 95th Day after sext right side tonsil its from 5 days its still there Doctor given me 2 days medicine Augmentin 375 & calpol 500 & vizi

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I had my endoscopy done last year. Doc told me I have a small hiatus hernia which doesn't need surgery but my symptoms were more or less there. It improved over time for eg the cough vanished permanently but burning sensation in throat due to reflux and tonsil pain is there on and off. I know through homeopathy the symptoms can be managed but is th

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What is the size of hiatus hernia? Chronic tonsillitis can definitely be cured through homoeopathy. Homeopathic medicines are very safe to be used even through your pregnancy. ...  Read More

Having problem of tonsilitis (painless) sometimes tonsil stones are present. There is itching around frequently.

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Do gargle after meal Maintain oral hygiene ...  Read More

I have recurrent tonsillitis. And right side tonsil is more swollen than left side. And there is white spot behind it . And there is no pain nothing , no symptoms only when I open my mouth and see via tourch in mirror I saw tonsillar assymetry. And no lump anywhere . Is this any serious condition? Please reply

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There are different conditions which can cause asymmetry in tonsillar size including stone, fluid filled cavity(cyst) and even cancer. Since you have history of recurrent tonsillitis it May be a foci ...  Read More

I ate chicken from a restaurant yesterday. And later found out that they dont keep their kitchen hygienically. Today i am having white spots in my throat . Is it happening because of the junk food? And if yes what should i do?

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You are having Follicular Tonsillitis ...  Read More

Whenever I start swimming I get tonsilitis with fever ..when I stop swimming it recovers and it again occurs when I start swimming ..is there any reason for this ..I thought chlorine water is the issue but I am swimming in natural water now but still same issue ..any remedy for this ..my blood works are all amost normal

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There may be some contamination in water which is not suiting you. Please avoid swimming if you feel beter in avoiding ...  Read More

I am having tonsillitis since 3 days .I am consuming Azithromycin along with paracetamol but the tonsils are just getting more infected lately and their size is increasing

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Stop Azithromycin. Take second generation cephalosporin For proper treatment u have to do consultation ...  Read More

My son just recovered from supurative tonsillitis. He was given antibiotic augmenting DDS. Along with ibugesic plus and viscodyme. The fever has gone 3 days back. But he has been considerably dry coughing a lot and runny nose watery. Should I continue visocdyme or please suggest any other medicine

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Add Syp Tixylix 5 ml twice a day for 5 days. Stop Viscodyne ...  Read More

Hi! Does it look like tonsilitis or any other URTI? Just going by these pictures, can you see anything? Thanks

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Pharyngitis ...  Read More

I have some problem of SEPTIC TONSIL... In season change it is increased... What precautions i can maintain to avoid this in winter???

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What symptoms you are having at present ? In present pandemic risk of COVID 19 should also be excluded. ...  Read More

Sir I have tonsilitis with tonsilolith. Suffering frequently with sore throat. Can it be cured with meficine

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Episode of tonsillitis 4 or 5 per year Then surgical temoval is advised ...  Read More

I have got one swollen tonsil on the right with redness around the area and a white patch around the area. Some body aches are also present . No fever . What is the treatment of this ?

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This could be membranous tonsillitis. Please provide more information about your health concern. If possible share the picture of the throat ...  Read More

Suffering from swollen tonsil for more than a month ...after testing dr claimed it to be chronic tonsilitis and prescribed forenza 325 for 5 days??? will it work??? as pentids 800 didn't work at all to solve the tonsil how effective is forenza 325 and how long it will.take to resolve? within.5 days of the course or.long?

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It is better to ask your consulting physician whether the drugs he has written will work or not? Chronic means the infection has been present for more than three months but if you want to know the sp ...  Read More

My tonsil swollen for more than 2weeks ..no severe pain though but swollenness not reducing ..my doctor prescribed me pentids 800 thrice a day for 2 weeks ...is this medicine effective to reduce swelling ??? how long it will.take ?

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You should take Some anti-inflammatory medication +serratiopeptidase medication. ...  Read More

Took azithromycin 3 courses , amoxyclav 2-3 courses. Tonsilitis not reduced. Need any advice . Also did gargling. No white patches are there. One side swelled. No pain. No pain during having food or drinking water

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Surgical procedyre ...  Read More

My tonsils are there since february and i took medications and the pus and swelling got a little bit down and there is no pain and sore throat and fever but its been almost 3 months my tonsils arent disappearing also my neck was swollen initially when i got it, and now my neck feels stiff from right side and feels swollen but is not yet...could it

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Consult a doctor nearby ...  Read More

I have swollen and red tonsils. I also have fever and cough. It is difficult to swallow. What medicine should I take.

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Looks like Acute tonsillitis. Do Betadine mouth gargling thrice daily for five days Tab.DOLO 650 mg twice daily for five days Take lots of soups and like warm water. It should reduce, for any ...  Read More

Doctor I want to know about the tonsillitis symptoms. How to detect it at home? how is the tonsilitis cured?

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Symptoms are throat pain and difficulty to swallow. Directly if you visualize the throat you will be able to see the tonsils enlarged and red in color or yelloish patch’s. Antibiotics and pain killers ...  Read More

Severe pain and bulge in the throat. Doctor has advised hospitalization as prior treatment of antibiotics didn't work. Please advise how much time will it take to get alright?

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No rule of thumb applies here.Time take for recovery depends upon severity of disease ...  Read More

Very sore throat and feverish with severe body ache. I am having trouble swallowing water even and of course speaking. I had taken very long homeopathic treatment and its almost 15 years after which am having this problem since last nite. What medicine can I take to able to attend office tomorrow?

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