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Are Sore Throat, Swollen Tonsil Symptoms Of Bacteria Infection?
I HAVE A SORE THROAT AND ONE SWOLLEN TONSIL ON MY RIGHT SIDE AFTER A TOOTH EXTRACTION…. AND MY EAR ACHES A LITTLE… I WAS WONDERING IS THIS A BACTERIA INFECTION I AM ON CLINDAMYCHIN 150 MG BID… AND WAS WONDERING MY TONSIL IS STILL SWOLLEN AND MY RIGHT SIDE NECK HURTS THE LYMPH NODE WHEN I TOUCH IT AND TURN MY HEAD I HAVE NO FEVER…..
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You symptoms suggest tonsillitis or upper respiratory tract infection. You should take antibiotics like azithromycin or levofloxacin.
You should also take antihistaminics for symptomatic treatment.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You symptoms suggest tonsillitis or upper respiratory tract infection. You should take antibiotics like azithromycin or levofloxacin.
You should also take antihistaminics for symptomatic treatment.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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