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I feel something stuck in my throat with large tonsils. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have large tonsils, one is larger than the other, and one has a cyst. I am a 21-year-old male with a potential history of GERD. I take Rennies. However, I have been given Lansoprazole. I am a medical student, so I am paranoid about cancer. I do not have any weight loss. My thoughts ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As a medical student, you can understand me well. Any abnormal mass in the body should be removed and histologically examined. I can see the mass on your right tonsil (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The mass does not look malignant, but tonsillectomy ... Read Full »
I am experiencing ear and tonsil pain and I have bump on my tongue. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, For the past two weeks, I have been suffering from sore throat and pain in the tonsil and ear region, especially during swallowing. It went away after taking antibiotics, but I did not complete the course, and now the pain is back. I am worried about my tonsil pain. I also have these w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest you do mouth gargle thrice daily. It helps in removing tonsil stones and cleaning the throat in general. Can you please tell me the name of the antibiotic you have used? And for how long? Do you suffer from reflux in the form of a burning sensation in your... Read Full »
What is the reason for stone-like balls under my left tonsil?
Query: Hi doctor, I had viral tonsilitis a month ago. I never really noticed this ball under my left tonsil, and it looks as if there is a stone there. I am terrified if it is cancer. Please let me know if this is cancer or looks like cancer. I do not have insurance or money to get it looked at, but I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I recommend surgical removal for tonsils then a histological examination for the removed tissues. The tonsil does not look dangerous, but it is not normal also. The cancer signs such as ulceration and discoloration are not present yet. Read Full »
What is the bump on the back side of tongue in a tonsillitis patient?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31-year-old female, nonsmoking and non-drinking. I am currently taking antibiotics for a streptococcal throat infection. Originally, Amoxicillin eight days ago but yesterday switched to Azithromycin as strep symptoms had come back (extremely sore throat, white tonsil patches, tonsi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your history, we can consider this mass an inflammation. As it is red and slightly tender, and in the same side of your tonsillar inflammation, continue Azithromycin for three days. Add an anti-inflammatory as Ibuprofen 400 mg twice daily. Use a mouth gargle ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Can you tell me if I should be worried about this yellow spot on my tonsil? It showed up about a week before I got sick with a sore throat and congested sinuses. I have been better for about a week, but it is not going away. I have tried to wipe it off with a cuticle. It is not pus or a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome toicliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There is nothing to worry about. Just follow it up once every month, not every day, to avoid anxiety. It does not look like anything serious. I suggest you to use a mouth-gargle solution. I hope I have answered your qu... Read Full »
Why do I have swollen tonsils with pain, sweating, and tenderness?
Query: Hello doctor, I have swollen tonsils with pain, sweating, and tenderness in the neck for the past two days. I had a streptococcal infection and tonsillar abscess in the past. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have an acute follicular tonsillitis. Use Unasyn (Ampicillin and Sulbactam) 0.04 ounces injection every 12 hours for three days, Brufen 400 mg one tablet every 12 hours for 10 days. Unasyn 0.04 ounces tablets every 12 hours for seven days after the three days of inj... Read Full »
I have had pain in my left tonsil. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain on the lower side of my left tonsil. There is no fever or visible infection. The pain began four months back after I tried to hold back a sneeze while eating and failed. I felt like the tissues in the left tonsil area were flapping violently. After a few days, I noticed pai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I went through the picture and video (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is just a simple inflammation because of the stones and the previous common cold. I suggest you follow a few instructions mentioned below. 1. Have ... Read Full »
What is the cause of a growth under the tonsil?
Query: Hello doctor, There is growth inside the mouth under the tonsil. What could it be? There is slight itchiness around the area. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think that it is a simple pharyngitis. It will help if you drink warm fluids. Avoid icy and spicy foods. I suggest an antihistamine once daily to reduce itching sensation. Please answer the following questions to know more. 1. Do you suffer from reflux in the form ... Read Full »
How to stop inflammation and swelling in the throat due to acid reflux?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a tonsil cyst which enlarges in size for the past few days. The tonsil appears sticky, smooth, and semi-firm to touch, but there is no pain. I have attached the images. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.From the images attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I can see inflammatory signs like redness and edema. Do you have acid reflux with a burning sensation in your chest or stomach? Do you have a bitter taste in your throat while waking up in the ... Read Full »
What could be the purple area under the tonsils?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed some purple and black areas underneath my tonsils far down my throat. Are they veins? Or is it normal? I coughed hard and noticed these after. I am not sure if I am noticing. I do get reflux and trouble swallowing sometimes. I have my tonsils intact. They are small. I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I see that you are normal. That blue area is just veins. The prominent red arteries are because of severe cough and recurrent reflux. Continue Lansoprazole and avoid cold and spicy foods. I thin... Read Full »