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Can enlarged tonsils with no pain be treated with antibiotics?

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Hi doctor,

I have been suffering from enlarged tonsils for more than two months. I used prescription antibiotics, but it is still enlarged. There is no pain, but I have only the feeling of something stuck in my throat.
Answered by Dr. Alok Rathi

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Dr. Alok Rathi is an ENT Surgeon dealing with all aspects of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck diseases. He completed his MBBS at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in 2011 and did his MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh in 2015. He is specialized in dealing with ENT problems of the pediatric age group. He has 12 years of clinical experience.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Having enlarged tonsils is not a disease in itself. If you have pain, difficulty swallowing, or fever, you need to take antibiotics when you have tonsillitis. Enlarged tonsils can be associated with sleep apnea or sleep disorder breathing wherein mouth breathing or snoring may be present. The treatment in such a situation would be removing the tonsils (Tonsillectomy). Another reason for tonsillectomy is frequent tonsils infections, like seven episodes in a year or five episodes for 2 years or three episodes every year for the last 3 years. However, if enlarged tonsils are troubling you, the only treatment is surgery because there are no medicines to decrease the size of non-infected tonsils. Actively infected tonsils size is bigger than non-infected due to infection. With antibiotics, this extra swelling decreases, and nothing more will reduce after that. I hope this helps.

Answered by Dr. Alok Rathi
Medically reviewed by Dr. Preetha. J
Published At November 14, 2021
Reviewed At December 26, 2023

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MBBS

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Dr. Alok Rathi is an ENT Surgeon dealing with all aspects of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck diseases. He completed his MBBS at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in 2011 and did his MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh in 2015. He is specialized in dealing with ENT problems of the pediatric age group. He has 12 years of clinical experience.

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Dr. Preetha J. is a proficient Dental Surgeon with expertise in cosmetic dentistry, restorative procedures, root canal treatments, and oral surgery. She is known for her gentle approach, precision, and commitment to patient comfort. Dr. Preetha combines advanced dental techniques with personalized care to ensure optimal oral health and aesthetic results, helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles. Currently, she contributes her expertise as a valuable member of the medical reviewer team at iCliniq.com. 

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Dr. Alok Rathi

Otolaryngology (E.N.T)

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alok Rathi is an ENT Surgeon dealing with all aspects of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck diseases. He completed his MBBS at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in 2011 and did his MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh in 2015. He is specialized in dealing with ENT problems of the pediatric age group. He has 12 years of clinical experience.

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