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What could be the reason and treatment for recurrent tonsillitis?

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Dr. Deepthi. M

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Published At April 6, 2018
Reviewed AtJuly 13, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My daughter is 20 years old and has had tonsil problems for the last six days. She took medicine for the last six days but did not get any relief. She often has the problem of tonsils at two to three months intervals. I have tested the CBC. Kindly suggest a remedy. I am also worried about CBC. Due to prolactin deficiency, she is taking Cabergoline as per the advice of an endocrinologist. But now, prolactin is normal, but the medicine is being continued.

Answered by Dr. Deepthi. M

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If the tonsillar infection is not reduced with regular medical management in six days, it indicates that it is chronic tonsillitis. The treatment given may be inadequate or resistant to the organism causing infection. You need to consult an ENT doctor in person and take a throat swab for the culture of the organism and take the appropriate antibiotic. If the infection of the tonsil has been recurring once every three to four months for the last two to three years, then you need to go for surgical removal of the tonsil, called a tonsillectomy.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply. Report of CBC has also been attached. Kindly suggest the treatment based on the reports too.

Answered by Dr. Deepthi. M

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

CBC (complete blood count) shows infection (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not the effect of Cabergoline. Nothing to worry about it. It could be simple chronic tonsillitis.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Deepthi. M
Dr. Deepthi. M

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