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What Causes Swollen Tonsil And Lymph Node On Left Side Of Throat?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015
Question: Hello, I've had one swollen tonsil and lymph node on the left side of my throat for about four months now I have been to a doctor and was put on a anti biotic it helped some but now it is swollen and hurting again. It's also affecting my ear I feel pain in my ear canal
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You are having chronic URTI.

Detailed Answer:
Ili ,
Thanks for query.

I have read your query & understand your concern.

After reading your clinical history & it appears that you are having chronic URTI ( upper respiratory tract infection ) .

It is common to have one tonsil bigger than other with inflammatory lymph node swelling.

Ear pain is because of refer pain from throat.

If I were your treating doctor , i would advice
Continue antibiotic ,
Use antiinflammatory tablet like ibuprofen twice daily ,
antihistamine tablet at night and
antiseptic mouth gargle like betadin .

You will get relief .
Consider tonsil removal if problem become recurrent .

Hope this information helpful .

Regards .
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What Causes Swollen Tonsil And Lymph Node On Left Side Of Throat?

Brief Answer: You are having chronic URTI. Detailed Answer: Ili , Thanks for query. I have read your query & understand your concern. After reading your clinical history & it appears that you are having chronic URTI ( upper respiratory tract infection ) . It is common to have one tonsil bigger than other with inflammatory lymph node swelling. Ear pain is because of refer pain from throat. If I were your treating doctor , i would advice Continue antibiotic , Use antiinflammatory tablet like ibuprofen twice daily , antihistamine tablet at night and antiseptic mouth gargle like betadin . You will get relief . Consider tonsil removal if problem become recurrent . Hope this information helpful . Regards .