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What causes postnasal drip and swollen tonsils?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46 year old female, and I am a non-smoker and non-drinker. I received a kidney transplant 16 years ago. I am in a very good health, and I had no bouts of rejection. I eat well and exercise. I just started a new job in another city, so I had to move. Two months back, everyone in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Enlargement of tonsil on one side is not usually a good sign. Infectious or inflammatory causes usually cause enlargement on both sides. The constant post-nasal drip points to some cause in the sinuses. Constant post-nasal drip can act as a cause for enlargement of tonsil... Read Full »
My right tonsil is sore, and I have pain while swallowing. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a right sore tonsil about two months ago; it took about 10 to 12 days to disappear, with only home treatment. I only had pain when swallowing, but not a sore throat. The right tonsil did have a white coat on it, and it started to disappear (it looked a bit like tonsil stones). After... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and you still have some debris collection on your right tonsillar crypt (that could be due to the previous infection). Also, your right tonsil is slightly larger th... Read Full »
Swollen tonsils are making me gag. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I possibly had mono five months ago. I did not get it confirmed with a test though. I felt better in two months. However, I was stressed a few weeks ago as I got a lump going from my uvula to my tonsil on one side of my mouth. I initially thought it was an allergy and left it. Two week... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a throat infection. It is tonsillitis with granular pharyngitis.The tonsils, as well as the lymphoid tissues of the posterior pharyngeal wall, are enlarged and infected. I suggest the following: 1. A course of antibiotics like Amoxyclav 1 g (a combination of A... Read Full »
I have a bone-like lump near uvula. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor,Bone-like lump near the uvula. Back of throat does not heal last three month. The tonsillar lymph node is swollen, movable but feel hard when finger touch. Minor difficulty in eating food, no fever, no cold. Currently, taking Rabtac -D, Allergent, Zinc Vitamin. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have tonsillopharyngitis. If you have already taken the antibiotic course then it is better to get throat swab for culture and sensitivity and gram stain. Read Full »
Can you please suggest a remedy to heal the lump under my tonsils causing an inability to swallow?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a painful lump under my tonsil since a week. It hurts during swallowing. Otherwise, I have no other symptoms. I was not sick or traveled anywhere recently. My lymph nodes are also slightly swollen. I have attached a picture. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The growth is just an enlarged lymph node in the oral cavity. You also seem to have enlarged and infected tonsils. I suggest you take a course of antibiotics like Amoxyclav (Amoxycillin and Clavulan... Read Full »
Does the swelling in my throat look cancerous?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a tonsil stone in my left tonsil last week, and it got worse. The next day, I went to get swabbed for strep and culture swab. Both the test results were negative. They said I had viral tonsilitis, and I am taking Amoxicillin now. I noticed a small bubble-like bump under the left to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You sure have tonsillitis. Now considering the test results are negative, it is most likely a viral infection. But we cannot be sure, and so you should take an entire course of antibiotics. You have said you are taking Amoxicillin. Good. Next, the bump and the enlarged... Read Full »
Roxithromycin is not helping with acute tonsillitis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have acute tonsillitis. The doctor gave me Roxithromycin 300 mg for five days. I have had two tablets now but it seems to be getting worse. I was very sick three weeks ago, sore throat, lethargy, and runny nose but no pus. This time my throat feels constricted but I do not have a runn... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have follicular tonsillitis (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which might not subside with Roxithromycin. 1. You send a throat swab for culture sensitivity. 2. Start in Clarithromycin 250 mg twice daily along with antacid. 3. Start taking supportive tr... Read Full »
Why am I having lump on tonsil for three years?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lump on tonsil for the past three years with the left ear heaviness. I have been to ENT twice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like a mucocele or cyst (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Do you have any throat complaints? Throat pain? Do you smoke? Read Full »