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 Persistent Redness And Swelling On The Tonsils Despite Taking Antibiotics?

I have had sore throat for several weeks. puss on both tonsils at one point. Was on antibiotic for 12 days and spots cleared but throat stayed red and tonsils swollen. puss seems to be returning. off abt for little over a week. only other symptoms I have are fullness in ears, red blood shot eyes and swollen gland on right side. temp is normal. negative strep and negative mono test.
Mon, 7 May 2018
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
     
As per your query you have symptoms of persistent redness and swelling on the tonsils despite taking antibiotics which seems to be due to inflammation in tonsils known as tonsillitis seems to be due to bacterial or viral Infection. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest to:-

- Maintain proper oral hygiene.
- Avoid oily and fried food.
- Take steam inhalation to have immediate relief.
- Avoid cold carbonated beverages.
- Do warm saline rinses several times a day.
- Take advil for pain and swelling and the combination of antibiotic Amoxicillin for 3-5 days along with antiinflammatory medication.

You should visit an ENT specialist once and go for thorough examination and go for blood test and throat swab test as well and start treatment accordingly. If symptoms keep on persisting go for removal of tonsils( tonsillectomy) after proper consultation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,      
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. 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 Persistent Redness And Swelling On The Tonsils Despite Taking Antibiotics?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent redness and swelling on the tonsils despite taking antibiotics which seems to be due to inflammation in tonsils known as tonsillitis seems to be due to bacterial or viral Infection. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest to:- - Maintain proper oral hygiene. - Avoid oily and fried food. - Take steam inhalation to have immediate relief. - Avoid cold carbonated beverages. - Do warm saline rinses several times a day. - Take advil for pain and swelling and the combination of antibiotic Amoxicillin for 3-5 days along with antiinflammatory medication. You should visit an ENT specialist once and go for thorough examination and go for blood test and throat swab test as well and start treatment accordingly. If symptoms keep on persisting go for removal of tonsils( tonsillectomy) after proper consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari