HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Had Antibiotics Course For Tonsillitis, Large Pink/red Bumps On The Back Of Tongue Appeared. Why ?

I have recently had tonsillitis and finnished my course of pennicillin last Friday. Since i have noticed large pinky/red bumps on the back of my tongue I did ask a doctor to take a look at my throat to make sure the tonsillitis was gone and she said all looked fine but my tongue feels heavy. i have also been waking up with a sore throat recently but it soothes throughout the day. I still have little to no appetite
Mon, 21 Jan 2013
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist,  's  Response
HI I have gone through your mail, as you said that you have taken treatment for tonsillitis and now you feel as your tongue is heavy and you are noticing red bumps on back portion of tongue. After considering your complaints I am suspecting that you are having hypertrophied lingual tonsils which are infected therefore looking red in colour, other possibility is of any growth at base of tongue. Therefore you should go for pharyngoscopy ( Diagnostic endoscopy of throat ) which will clear the diagnosis than only treatment may be planed. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Dentist,  Dr. Farah Hussain's  Response
Hello there and welcome to HCM,
your complaint of sore throat shows you are suffering from pharyngitis,red bumps on the back of tongue shows your lingual tonsills are inflammed and ulcerated. An antibiotic course of augmentin with analgesics for 5 to 7 days will make you feel better. regular gargling of mouth with antiseptic mouth rinse like betadine or chlorexidine will give soothing effect. drink 8 glasses of water a day and keep yourself hydrated. avoid hot and spicy foodstuffs. i hope this helps you , take care.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Tonsillitis


Loading Online Doctors....
Had Antibiotics Course For Tonsillitis, Large Pink/red Bumps On The Back Of Tongue Appeared. Why ?

HI I have gone through your mail, as you said that you have taken treatment for tonsillitis and now you feel as your tongue is heavy and you are noticing red bumps on back portion of tongue. After considering your complaints I am suspecting that you are having hypertrophied lingual tonsils which are infected therefore looking red in colour, other possibility is of any growth at base of tongue. Therefore you should go for pharyngoscopy ( Diagnostic endoscopy of throat ) which will clear the diagnosis than only treatment may be planed. Thanks.