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What Is Causing Difficulty In Opening The Mouth?
Hi I have perulent tonsillitis began course of antibiotics and decongestants yesterday. Since last night I can t open my mouth to the same extent swallowing has become yet more painful I have drooled a bit in my sleep. Has condition deteriorated, or is this pt of healing process? Thanks
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Hello
Welcome here.
The drugs would take 2-3 days to show their effect.
Purulent tonsillitis can cause the symptoms like difficulty in opening month and swallowing, drooling and pain in throat.
If you have some new symptoms, you must revisit your doctor. However the drugs will take sone time to show its effects.
You can do hot water gargles. You must avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals.
Hope this helps.
Thanks
Welcome here.
The drugs would take 2-3 days to show their effect.
Purulent tonsillitis can cause the symptoms like difficulty in opening month and swallowing, drooling and pain in throat.
If you have some new symptoms, you must revisit your doctor. However the drugs will take sone time to show its effects.
You can do hot water gargles. You must avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals.
Hope this helps.
Thanks
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