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How to treat tonsillitis and swollen neck glands?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have got tonsillitis. My tonsils have been swollen for four days, and I had a high fever. They have little white spots that I have managed to clean with warm salt water and my neck glands are also swollen.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Yash Kathuria

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Yash Kathuria is a dedicated and skilled physician specializing in Diabetology, General Medicine, Medical Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonology (Asthma), and Internal Medicine. He focuses on personalized patient care, chronic disease management, early diagnosis, and preventive health strategies. His expertise spans diabetes control, cardiovascular health, kidney and liver-related disorders, and respiratory care, ensuring holistic and evidence-based treatment for every patient.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern. According to your symptoms, this is most likely infectious mononucleosis, which is a viral infection and gets cured on its own. Your neck lymph nodes are enlarged due to the same thing. I suggest you get these tests done:

1. Rapid strep test.

2. Anti-VCA (viral capsid antigen) IgM antibody for infectious mononucleosis.

I also suggest you to consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take medications with their consent. Do warm salt water gargles every four hours. For throat aches, you can use Benzydamine mouthwash one tablespoon thrice a day. Take the tablet Paracetamol for fever. If the pain is still there, you can use Ibuprofen.

Take preventive measures which are as follows:

  1. Do not drink cold water or other cold drinks.
  2. Take proper rest.
  3. Drink 10 cups of water daily.

I hope this infomation will help.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 4, 2023
Reviewed At December 1, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Yash Kathuria is a dedicated and skilled physician specializing in Diabetology, General Medicine, Medical Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonology (Asthma), and Internal Medicine. He focuses on personalized patient care, chronic disease management, early diagnosis, and preventive health strategies. His expertise spans diabetes control, cardiovascular health, kidney and liver-related disorders, and respiratory care, ensuring holistic and evidence-based treatment for every patient.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Yash Kathuria is a dedicated and skilled physician specializing in Diabetology, General Medicine, Medical Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonology (Asthma), and Internal Medicine. He focuses on personalized patient care, chronic disease management, early diagnosis, and preventive health strategies. His expertise spans diabetes control, cardiovascular health, kidney and liver-related disorders, and respiratory care, ensuring holistic and evidence-based treatment for every patient.

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