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Question: Hi. I am 28 year old. Have been smoking for about 5-6 years.
I have always had tonsils problem since childhood. Last week, all of a sudden I had throat infection with white spots on them, difficult to swollen saliva as well, fever, chills.. I have quit smoking since then. I started taking ciplox500mg & sinarest as I do everytime I get tonsils since I was a kid. It got little better and 4th day it got really worst.. I went to an ENT. He mentioned there has been ups and infection.. He game me antibiotic through IV for two days and then signofam and Allegra for 5 days.. He did a swab test and gave for culture. Results will be out in 2 days.. I am on 5th day of antibiotics.. And da white spots have all gone.. No fever, no chills, no problem in swilling as well.. But I feel lil tightness in my lower throat, and feel like chewing on something all da time.. Is it nicotine withdrawal symtomps? Or is somethin serious.. I have been worried a lot and lot.. Have anxiety thinking I have cancer.. I don't have any lump newhere in my throat or neck.. But my right tonsil is bigger than left.. Noticed it since da infection.. Kindly help..
I have always had tonsils problem since childhood. Last week, all of a sudden I had throat infection with white spots on them, difficult to swollen saliva as well, fever, chills.. I have quit smoking since then. I started taking ciplox500mg & sinarest as I do everytime I get tonsils since I was a kid. It got little better and 4th day it got really worst.. I went to an ENT. He mentioned there has been ups and infection.. He game me antibiotic through IV for two days and then signofam and Allegra for 5 days.. He did a swab test and gave for culture. Results will be out in 2 days.. I am on 5th day of antibiotics.. And da white spots have all gone.. No fever, no chills, no problem in swilling as well.. But I feel lil tightness in my lower throat, and feel like chewing on something all da time.. Is it nicotine withdrawal symtomps? Or is somethin serious.. I have been worried a lot and lot.. Have anxiety thinking I have cancer.. I don't have any lump newhere in my throat or neck.. But my right tonsil is bigger than left.. Noticed it since da infection.. Kindly help..
Brief Answer:
You are having chronic follicular tonsillitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are having chronic follicular tonsillitis.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids ,
Tab Ranitidine & Tab Vitamin C twice daily.
Continue antibiotic , signofam and Allegra .
Tightness in lower throat is not because of nicotine withdrawal or cancer. It is common in URTI (Upper Respiratory tract infection ) & acid reflux. Also you don't have any lump in neck or throat .
It is common to have one tonsil bigger than other in chronic tonsillitis .
To rule out cancer phobia i suggest to do videolaryngoscopy of throat & larynx from your ENT Specialist.
Also consider Tonsils removal if chronic tonsillitis disturbing your routine life .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
You are having chronic follicular tonsillitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are having chronic follicular tonsillitis.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids ,
Tab Ranitidine & Tab Vitamin C twice daily.
Continue antibiotic , signofam and Allegra .
Tightness in lower throat is not because of nicotine withdrawal or cancer. It is common in URTI (Upper Respiratory tract infection ) & acid reflux. Also you don't have any lump in neck or throat .
It is common to have one tonsil bigger than other in chronic tonsillitis .
To rule out cancer phobia i suggest to do videolaryngoscopy of throat & larynx from your ENT Specialist.
Also consider Tonsils removal if chronic tonsillitis disturbing your routine life .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doc. I am already using Betadine mouth wash 3 times daily. And the little tightness on my lower throat goes away and comes back few times in a day.. Im having little indigestion, due to increased anyibiotics from past 10 days i believe. I have mouth dryness as well.. Cab you please suggest me home remedy for acid reflux and to clear the toghtness in my upper throat??
Brief Answer:
Drink milk & use pudina for acid reflux.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.
Continue Betadine mouth wash 3 times daily after meal .
Drink Plenty of fluids , Tab Ranitidine & Tab Vitamin C twice daily for indigestion & mouth dryness .
Use antibiotic & signofam 30 min after meal .
Drink milk & use pudina for acid reflux.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Drink milk & use pudina for acid reflux.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.
Continue Betadine mouth wash 3 times daily after meal .
Drink Plenty of fluids , Tab Ranitidine & Tab Vitamin C twice daily for indigestion & mouth dryness .
Use antibiotic & signofam 30 min after meal .
Drink milk & use pudina for acid reflux.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doc.. I am feeling much better mentally after your advices.. But i am still worried as my riht to sil is much bigger than left.. I have noticed it since last week when my infection came up.. I am having slight pain at back of my neck when i try n look up..
Brief Answer:
It is common to have one tonsil bigger than other.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.
It is common to have one tonsil bigger than other in chronic tonsillitis since it contain purulent material .
Consider Tonsils removal if chronic tonsillitis disturbing your routine life .
Continue signoflam for pain or take paracetamol .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
It is common to have one tonsil bigger than other.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.
It is common to have one tonsil bigger than other in chronic tonsillitis since it contain purulent material .
Consider Tonsils removal if chronic tonsillitis disturbing your routine life .
Continue signoflam for pain or take paracetamol .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doc.. I am feeling much much better now.. My resports show that i had strep throat.. But now i am havong acid reflux, i keep burping even after 4-5 hours of eating food.. I have little burns as well.. Have been drinking lot of water.. Theres a lil sensation in my roght ear(no pain) n then it changes to left n goes away for hours.. Can you plz help me how to control acid reflux..
Brief Answer:
use ranitidine & esomprazol.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up query.
Continue antibiotic for 10 day for throat infection.
For acid reflux use ranitidine & esomprasol 40 mg for 4 weeks. Continue Vitamin C.
Slight ear pain is because of throat problem , it will decrease as throat heal.
Regards.
use ranitidine & esomprazol.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up query.
Continue antibiotic for 10 day for throat infection.
For acid reflux use ranitidine & esomprasol 40 mg for 4 weeks. Continue Vitamin C.
Slight ear pain is because of throat problem , it will decrease as throat heal.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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