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Suggest Medication For A Cyst In The Throat

I thought I had strep. So I went to the doctor. The strep test was negative. But the doctor noticed a growth of about 2cm on my left tonsil and sent me home with directions to keep an eye on it. Today I noticed that there looks to be a cut or crack next to the growth and my throat pain increases. What is going on?
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

There could be pus formation on the tonsils. It represents Acute Tonsillitis. Is there history of fever & cough? I would suggest you following things:
> Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days
> Take acetaminophen for pain & fever
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.

AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food

If conditions remains same then i would suggest you to have an appointment for an E.N.T Specialist. He will perform detailed examination followed by some lab investigations.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Medication For A Cyst In The Throat

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. There could be pus formation on the tonsils. It represents Acute Tonsillitis. Is there history of fever & cough? I would suggest you following things: Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days Take acetaminophen for pain & fever Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. AVOID: Chilled water Drinks Spicy food If conditions remains same then i would suggest you to have an appointment for an E.N.T Specialist. He will perform detailed examination followed by some lab investigations. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.