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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tonsils And Difficulty In Swallowing.
Hello 2 days ago I got really swollen tonsils and had a. White coating covering it all? I couldn t swallow, or eat, sleeping and breathing was hard. Went to the clinic that day and got blood work done for strep and mono results still pending. I was given augmentin and ibuprofen for pain. Pain was 8/10 and unbearable when swallowing. The next day I went to the ER and got I VE dexamethasone and a bicillin shot IM. I got better soon after, and by the next day most of the white coating slothed off. Today, the day after what I just mentioned the pain is back and 8/10 and worse when swallowing. There is residual white coating and tonsils are still enlarged but my voice is normal and have no difficulty breathing. The pain radiates to my teeth and ear. What should I do? What do you think I have? Should I go back to the ER and take another shot? Thanks 4th yr medical student
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen tonsils and difficulty in swallowing . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like achalasia , muscle spasm , gastroesophageal reflux disease , foreign bodies , esophageal ring , tonsillitis or esophagitis. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor will examine with laryngoscope along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory or recommend tonsillectomy . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for food pipe problem . Do warm saline gargles , avoid spicy and hard food products , take milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric bed time for relief , take soothing lozenges like vicks c.
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 swollen tonsils and difficulty in swallowing . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like achalasia , muscle spasm , gastroesophageal reflux disease , foreign bodies , esophageal ring , tonsillitis or esophagitis. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor will examine with laryngoscope along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory or recommend tonsillectomy . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for food pipe problem . Do warm saline gargles , avoid spicy and hard food products , take milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric bed time for relief , take soothing lozenges like vicks c.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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