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Can The Tonsillitis Symptoms Be Reduced?

19. 145 Lbs. I have had tonsillitis for the past 3 weeks. I cannot sleep because of it. I have a doctors appointment on monday but i dont think I can wait. Any help would be great. I have been taking anti-inflamatory pills and drinking lots of water and gargling.
Thu, 1 Mar 2018
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Hello,

You are having chronic tonsillitis. For pain and inflammation, you can take Ibuprofen BD for five days. Avoid excess spicy foods.

Salt water gargle done with warm water three times a day. Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily. Betadine dilute gargle can be done.

If needed before any treatment throat swab can be taken for culture. If no improvement and recurrent tonsillitis, then tonsil needs to be removed. Also, consult otorhinolaryngologist for examination and discuss your case.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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Can The Tonsillitis Symptoms Be Reduced?

Hello, You are having chronic tonsillitis. For pain and inflammation, you can take Ibuprofen BD for five days. Avoid excess spicy foods. Salt water gargle done with warm water three times a day. Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily. Betadine dilute gargle can be done. If needed before any treatment throat swab can be taken for culture. If no improvement and recurrent tonsillitis, then tonsil needs to be removed. Also, consult otorhinolaryngologist for examination and discuss your case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami