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Chronic Inflamed Tonsils & Breathing Difficulty. Strep Test Negative. Prescribed Motrin & Antibiotics, Took Neither
Hi i had a swollen left tonsil in september and went to the doctor he said it was acid reflux. Prescribed motrin but i never took ot. Went back in october with tonsils covered in puss and really swollen doctor said it was an infection and prescribed antibiotocs never took em.. went back in late october with tonsils still inflamed and they tested for strep and it came back negative.. during the process ive had on and off stuffy nose mild cough and sore throat sometimes little difficulty breathing and sore inner jawline behind ear when i clenh my jaw any tips?
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
Hello and welcome to Health care magic,
I am Dr Sriram Nathan and I shall try to help you with your problem
Since you have not taken antibiotics and also the medications as advised by the doctor it has not resulted in a complete cure. It is either that the infection or a reflux which you may be suffering from. Either case you must take your medications properly so that you can get cured of these. You may do these:
-Take a course of strong anti biotic like the amox-clav in consultation with your doctor.
- More preferable take a throat swab for culture and sensitivity and then according to the report start the antibiotic.
-You may also start a course of anti reflux medication like pantoprazole, along with an antihistamine like levcetrizine. Your doctor will know about these.
-get a dental consultation and see if there is anything like a jagged teeth which is irritating the area
-Take only non spicy, non oily and warm food and fluids
-take proper meal at proper and correct time. Do not immediately lie down after food.
-Take a course of multivitamin like zincovit in consultation with your doctor
If you do not get better in a week or so then you must consult an ENT doctor who may advice further course of action which may include endoscopy to get a better picture
take care and do not worry
regards
Dr Sriram Nathan
I am Dr Sriram Nathan and I shall try to help you with your problem
Since you have not taken antibiotics and also the medications as advised by the doctor it has not resulted in a complete cure. It is either that the infection or a reflux which you may be suffering from. Either case you must take your medications properly so that you can get cured of these. You may do these:
-Take a course of strong anti biotic like the amox-clav in consultation with your doctor.
- More preferable take a throat swab for culture and sensitivity and then according to the report start the antibiotic.
-You may also start a course of anti reflux medication like pantoprazole, along with an antihistamine like levcetrizine. Your doctor will know about these.
-get a dental consultation and see if there is anything like a jagged teeth which is irritating the area
-Take only non spicy, non oily and warm food and fluids
-take proper meal at proper and correct time. Do not immediately lie down after food.
-Take a course of multivitamin like zincovit in consultation with your doctor
If you do not get better in a week or so then you must consult an ENT doctor who may advice further course of action which may include endoscopy to get a better picture
take care and do not worry
regards
Dr Sriram Nathan
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