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I have had swollen tonsils for about a month. Is it a sign of tonsil or throat cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I have swollen tonsils from about a month. I have been taking antibiotics but, they are not getting better. I have a slight pain in the throat. I sometimes have a dull ear pain. Is it a sign of tonsil or throat cancer? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem of pain in the throat can be because of tonsillar infection called tonsillitis. Taking only antibiotics will not help. Tonsillitis can be of two types depending on the severity of the infecting agent. The first type is acute tonsillitis where it presents w... Read Full »
What could be the reason and treatment for recurrent tonsillitis?
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 ab... Read Full »
Answer: 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 tak... Read Full »