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What Causes Swollen Red Tonsil And Spots On Back Of Tongue?

I have swollen red tonisl still after using antibiotic medication that DR prescibe( flagyl and augemintin for seven days, now at the back of my troat haves fine red spots and at the top of my mouth and on the back of my tongue have fine boils that hurt my throat is sore and its burns.
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Hello

Welcome in H.C.M.

I have gone through your query regarding swollen red tonsil and spots on the back of tongue even after antibiotic treatment.

As per your clinical story it appears that most likely you are having chronic tonsillitis with acute pharyngitis.

Your problem is still persisting even after medical treatment this suggests that we should try to identify the infection and also the source of infection. For his you should do-

1- Culture and sensitivity of throat swab.

2- X-Ray paranasal sinuses.

3- X-Ray chest.

4- Bood- CBC, ESR, blood sugar (F & PP)

5- Throat swab for Gram's stain and Afb.

After this a thorough examination is neede to find out clinical data that should be co-related with inferences of above investigations to pinpoint the diagnosis which may be accordingly plan for treatment.

Regards.
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What Causes Swollen Red Tonsil And Spots On Back Of Tongue?

Hello Welcome in H.C.M. I have gone through your query regarding swollen red tonsil and spots on the back of tongue even after antibiotic treatment. As per your clinical story it appears that most likely you are having chronic tonsillitis with acute pharyngitis. Your problem is still persisting even after medical treatment this suggests that we should try to identify the infection and also the source of infection. For his you should do- 1- Culture and sensitivity of throat swab. 2- X-Ray paranasal sinuses. 3- X-Ray chest. 4- Bood- CBC, ESR, blood sugar (F & PP) 5- Throat swab for Gram s stain and Afb. After this a thorough examination is neede to find out clinical data that should be co-related with inferences of above investigations to pinpoint the diagnosis which may be accordingly plan for treatment. Regards.