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What Causes A Red Lump Over The Tonsil?
My tonsil has this piece of it like dangling but when i swallow it goes under the part of my tonsil that attaches it to the roof of my mouth i can get it free to see it but i swallow and its gone again, when i do get it loose it like a red lump. what is wrong?
Mon, 17 Jun 2019
Hello,
It could be tonsillitis or inflammation of the tonsils. Antibiotics are the mainstay of the treatment and you can very well start antibiotics preferably Amoxiclav.
Do warm saline gargles for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated. In severe cases, a throat swab may be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be tonsillitis or inflammation of the tonsils. Antibiotics are the mainstay of the treatment and you can very well start antibiotics preferably Amoxiclav.
Do warm saline gargles for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated. In severe cases, a throat swab may be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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