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How Can Chronic Tonsillitis Be Treated?
Question: Hi, for the last 4.5 months, my tonsils have been in immense discomfort. First it was my left side then my right. My lymph nodes are swollen on my left and starting to swell on my right. Im also getting ear pain in my left ear and feels like im losing my hearing. My tonsils are red with white gooey substance in the crypts and veins that are visible. As well as a canker sore in either side of my mouth that have been there for nearly 3 mths. Ive been tested for strep and mono, both negative and have had a few blood tests.
Brief Answer:
Chronic tonsillitis- requires surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and the uploaded image. I understand your concerns that you are having tonsillitis.
As per your clinical details and the image, it appears to be chronic tonsillitis ( 4-5 months).
In my opinion, Chronic tonsillitis should be manged with surgery, medications will not help.
Chronic tonsillitis can lead to complications like peritonsillar abscess, snoring with sleep apnea and rheumatic fever, eusthacian tube dysfunction( ear blockage).
Hence, kindly go ahead with the surgery.
Mean time, continue salt water gargling, avoid chilled products ( curd/ ice creams), avoid frequent cold episodes.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Chronic tonsillitis- requires surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and the uploaded image. I understand your concerns that you are having tonsillitis.
As per your clinical details and the image, it appears to be chronic tonsillitis ( 4-5 months).
In my opinion, Chronic tonsillitis should be manged with surgery, medications will not help.
Chronic tonsillitis can lead to complications like peritonsillar abscess, snoring with sleep apnea and rheumatic fever, eusthacian tube dysfunction( ear blockage).
Hence, kindly go ahead with the surgery.
Mean time, continue salt water gargling, avoid chilled products ( curd/ ice creams), avoid frequent cold episodes.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Wow! Thank you for such a quick reply! Is there a specialist that you can refer me to in XXXXXXX BC? All clinics I have gone to dont seem to know what I have .
Brief Answer:
done in hospital set-up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
As such, Tonsillectomy done under general anesthesia. you may require to visit a hospital for the same. Here with I am giving the names of hospitals, where ent surgeries are done.
1. St. Paul's Hospital (Vancouver)
2. St. Vincent's Hospitals.
3. UBC Hospital.
4. XXXXXXX General Hospital.
All the best. Take care.
done in hospital set-up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
As such, Tonsillectomy done under general anesthesia. you may require to visit a hospital for the same. Here with I am giving the names of hospitals, where ent surgeries are done.
1. St. Paul's Hospital (Vancouver)
2. St. Vincent's Hospitals.
3. UBC Hospital.
4. XXXXXXX General Hospital.
All the best. Take care.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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