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Are Swollen Tonsils, Painful Lymph Node And Clogged Ears Suggestive Of STD?
I have a swollen tonsils on my left side, I can t tell whether it s from cocaine use or oral sex. It s accompanied by pain swollen lymph node and an itchy ear. My nose is really clogged but I figured that had something to do with the cocaine use cause it s happened before. Please help me do I have an std???
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen tonsils, painful lymph node and clogged ears which seems to be due to strep throat which is a viral or bacterial infection but not suggesting STD . I would suggest you to antibiotics are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too, hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action , avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food , sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges or take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine. Apply dry warm compresses on external ear and cover it while bathing. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene. Take proper course of antibiotics like amoxicillin or penicillin . Get blood tests done if required.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen tonsils, painful lymph node and clogged ears which seems to be due to strep throat which is a viral or bacterial infection but not suggesting STD . I would suggest you to antibiotics are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too, hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action , avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food , sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges or take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine. Apply dry warm compresses on external ear and cover it while bathing. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene. Take proper course of antibiotics like amoxicillin or penicillin . Get blood tests done if required.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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