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What Causes Swollen Tonsils And Bumps In The Back Of Throat?

I have had swollen tonsils and bumps in the back of my throat making my doctor believe I had strep that wasn t getting better with antibiotics. I got my tonsils out 4 weeks ago tomorrow and the bumps in the back of my throat are still there and now I have a cough. What could this be?
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Brief Answer: CHRONIC GRANULAR PHARYNGITIS..

Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain and explanation of the symptoms you are suffering from chronic granular pharyngitis which is characterized by sore throat and inflammation and formation of small nodules in the back of throat..

-For the treatment if it is not getting better with a certain antibiotic group then change in the antibiotic can be effective and provide relief..
-Doing warm saline gargles will help in sootheing the throat as well as reduce pain and inflammation..
-Throat lozenges like Vicks cough drops can help..
-For pain you can take Ibuprofen which is an anti-inflammatory OTC painkiller..
-Betadine gargles will also be helpful..
-Avoid smoking, caffine,alcohol,spicy and chilled foods.
-Do not speak aloud and give rest to throat..
-Drink plenty of water and warm liquids..

Hope this information helps..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Swollen Tonsils And Bumps In The Back Of Throat?

Brief Answer: CHRONIC GRANULAR PHARYNGITIS.. Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain and explanation of the symptoms you are suffering from chronic granular pharyngitis which is characterized by sore throat and inflammation and formation of small nodules in the back of throat.. -For the treatment if it is not getting better with a certain antibiotic group then change in the antibiotic can be effective and provide relief.. -Doing warm saline gargles will help in sootheing the throat as well as reduce pain and inflammation.. -Throat lozenges like Vicks cough drops can help.. -For pain you can take Ibuprofen which is an anti-inflammatory OTC painkiller.. -Betadine gargles will also be helpful.. -Avoid smoking, caffine,alcohol,spicy and chilled foods. -Do not speak aloud and give rest to throat.. -Drink plenty of water and warm liquids.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..