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Suggest Treatment For Unilateral Swollen Tonsils

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Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Question: I have one swollen tonsil and and on my way to seeing an ent for the problem. Other than Tonsil Cancer would there be any other causes for only one tonsil to become infected and enlarged?

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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Unitlateral swollen tonsils have the following differentials

1. Infection of the tonsils
2. Stones in the crypts of the tonsil
3. Lymphnode enlargement around that area pushing the tonsil out

Rest are malignancy associated enlargement of the tonsil

Please approach an ENT surgeon for further evaluation. Unilateral enlargement will require evaluation at the earliest

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Unilateral Swollen Tonsils

Brief Answer: Infection Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Unitlateral swollen tonsils have the following differentials 1. Infection of the tonsils 2. Stones in the crypts of the tonsil 3. Lymphnode enlargement around that area pushing the tonsil out Rest are malignancy associated enlargement of the tonsil Please approach an ENT surgeon for further evaluation. Unilateral enlargement will require evaluation at the earliest I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards