Can lingual tonsillar hypertrophy occur suddenly in a span of 2 to 3 days in an individual?

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Lingual tonsil hypertrophy does not usually happen suddenly unless it is infected. But in your case, if you do not experience any pain or difficulty in breathing, you need not worry. Do you have any history of smoking or tobacco chewing? Is there any history of bleeding from that mass? Kindly follow up with the answers. Take care.

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As I can see, the large papillae that hold your taste buds look normal, and behind, I can make out the lingual tonsils; they are a bit enlarged (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Due to smoking, there can be an enlargement, so try reducing it. And yes, lingual tonsil hypertrophy does contribute to snoring, but unless you do not have obstructive sleep apnea, you need not worry. Try doing lukewarm salt water gargling thrice daily; it will help a lot. Also, reduce consumption of citrus fruits and bananas. I hope this was helpful.

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Yes, I can see the swelling has reduced slightly (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It takes about a week or sometimes two to three weeks for the tonsils to become normal. I suggest you to start taking a course of antibiotics for five days. So kindly follow the instructions mentioned below, 1. Take tablet Moxikind-CV (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg, one in the morning and at night after food. 2. Take tablet Pan-40 (Pantoprazole), one tablet, on an empty stomach in the morning. 3. Take tablet Telekast-L (Levocetirizine and Montelukast), one tablet at night. Also, continue with your other treatment regime. Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them and take the medications with their consent. I hope this was helpful. Take care.