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What Causes Inflamed Red Tonsil With White Spots?
Question: Hi,
I went to a dr 2 days ago and he saw an inflamed red tonsil with white spots. Whole left neck feels swollen.
I also have left sidr headaches and eye pain. Is this normal?
He put me on penicillin v (potassium).
I did blood tests, throat culture and urine tests/culture.
Ecerything was normal except my urine culture came back saying mixed bacteria. What does this mean? I was taking a uti antibiotic a coiple of
Weeks ago. Is this
Related.
Also is this tonsilitis or mono?
Please advise.
Thank you.
I went to a dr 2 days ago and he saw an inflamed red tonsil with white spots. Whole left neck feels swollen.
I also have left sidr headaches and eye pain. Is this normal?
He put me on penicillin v (potassium).
I did blood tests, throat culture and urine tests/culture.
Ecerything was normal except my urine culture came back saying mixed bacteria. What does this mean? I was taking a uti antibiotic a coiple of
Weeks ago. Is this
Related.
Also is this tonsilitis or mono?
Please advise.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
continue your antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello!!
Mixed bacteria in urine means that you are having a urinary tract infection and will need to continue your antibiotics for another course at least!
The swelling in your throat with white spots is most likely to be follicular tonsillitis and is generally caused by a strep infection. Penicillin v is the correct antibiotic , it will control your throat infection and also your UTI.
Please drink lots of water and gargle with warm salt water2-3 times a day, you will be fine!
Thanks
continue your antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello!!
Mixed bacteria in urine means that you are having a urinary tract infection and will need to continue your antibiotics for another course at least!
The swelling in your throat with white spots is most likely to be follicular tonsillitis and is generally caused by a strep infection. Penicillin v is the correct antibiotic , it will control your throat infection and also your UTI.
Please drink lots of water and gargle with warm salt water2-3 times a day, you will be fine!
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
What about the
Severe headache and eye pain? Is that normal?
Severe headache and eye pain? Is that normal?
Brief Answer:
yes it is common
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Headache and eye pain are commonly seen in throat infections and are generally due to referred pain from the primary site and i dont think you have to worry.
If however your pain increases or does not reduce 24 hours after the antibiotic has been started, i would request you to meet your doctor for examination and further advice.
Thanks
yes it is common
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Headache and eye pain are commonly seen in throat infections and are generally due to referred pain from the primary site and i dont think you have to worry.
If however your pain increases or does not reduce 24 hours after the antibiotic has been started, i would request you to meet your doctor for examination and further advice.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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