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

What Causes Pain And Irritation On Left Side Of Tonsils?

Ive been sick with a cough for two weeks now. Just now getting irritated tonsils, first left, now both. Left hurts more, both are red and slightly inflamed. No pain when swallowing, just yawning and general pain. Just feeling generally ill, with tonsil pain.
Thu, 6 Aug 2015
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain the swelling and pain in tonsils can be due to infection caused by either bacteria or virus..
At times along with Viral Infection there can be secondary Bacterial infection..
You can take Azithromycin 500 mg once a day ,Ibuprofen 400 mg thrice a day, chewable Vitamin C tablet once daily, all medicines should be taken for 5 days..
Do warm saline gargles 2 to 3 times a day,avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water..

Wishing you soon recovery..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
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
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain And Irritation On Left Side Of Tonsils?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain the swelling and pain in tonsils can be due to infection caused by either bacteria or virus.. At times along with Viral Infection there can be secondary Bacterial infection.. You can take Azithromycin 500 mg once a day ,Ibuprofen 400 mg thrice a day, chewable Vitamin C tablet once daily, all medicines should be taken for 5 days.. Do warm saline gargles 2 to 3 times a day,avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water.. Wishing you soon recovery.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..