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What Causes Swollen Tonsils And Sore Throat?
Hello, I had for quite a bit a sore throat and my tonsils are red a bit swollen. Today looking my throat in the mirror I saw there is a dark red/purple blood vessel behind one of my tonsils. What could that be? The throats strangely doesn t hear much, only a little.
Sat, 24 Nov 2018
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to tonsillitis.
It can be because of a viral or bacterial infection.
I suggest you to use anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen.
I also recommend using throat sprays for antibacterial properties.
I suggest you to drink liquids.
If the symptoms continue I suggest you to take prescribed antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to tonsillitis.
It can be because of a viral or bacterial infection.
I suggest you to use anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen.
I also recommend using throat sprays for antibacterial properties.
I suggest you to drink liquids.
If the symptoms continue I suggest you to take prescribed antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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