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What Causes Tonsillitis After Drinking Alcohol?

Hi I ve had glandular fever the past few weeks, the first sign of it included waking up with tonsilitis one morning, and I went off alcohol for 6 weeks and I rested lots and I finally feel much better. However this weekend I finally had a few drinks and late nights and I have woken up with severe tonsilitis , does this mean I can t drink again? It really effected my social life as I am in University
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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As per your query you have tonsillitis after drinking alcohol There can be many reasons for sore throat like bacterial or viral . But in your case it seems to me that the infection is due to virus . Although viral infection go away by its own in few days. I would suggest to consult ENT specialist without delay as it can do more harm to tonsils for proper examination . Doctor may order test like viral culture test and swab test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti viral drug like acyclovir and sucralfate for healing of tonsils. Avoid cold beverages.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Tonsillitis After Drinking Alcohol?

As per your query you have tonsillitis after drinking alcohol There can be many reasons for sore throat like bacterial or viral . But in your case it seems to me that the infection is due to virus . Although viral infection go away by its own in few days. I would suggest to consult ENT specialist without delay as it can do more harm to tonsils for proper examination . Doctor may order test like viral culture test and swab test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti viral drug like acyclovir and sucralfate for healing of tonsils. Avoid cold beverages. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari