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What Could Cause Severe Swelling In Tonsils With Difficulty In Swallowing?

For the past three day I have had the worst sore throat ever. I can barely swallow, it hurts to talk, yawn. My tonsils are swollen and my glands. I went to the doctor and the hospital and they both said it just a virus. But I can't take this pain anymore, do you thinks it's just a virus?
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Bacterial throat infection also known as Strep throat leading to the symptoms of throat pain that is Pharyngitis along with inflamed tonsils that is Tonsillitis..

It can also be due to viral infection but it is generally associated with cold and cough..

For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Thorat swab culture can help in diagnosis..

You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help..
You can also suck throat lozenges, chew Vitamin C pellet and avoid spicy and chilled foods..
As of now gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine as it will help in relieving pain..
Take Ibuprofen..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
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What Could Cause Severe Swelling In Tonsils With Difficulty In Swallowing?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Bacterial throat infection also known as Strep throat leading to the symptoms of throat pain that is Pharyngitis along with inflamed tonsils that is Tonsillitis.. It can also be due to viral infection but it is generally associated with cold and cough.. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Thorat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help.. You can also suck throat lozenges, chew Vitamin C pellet and avoid spicy and chilled foods.. As of now gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine as it will help in relieving pain.. Take Ibuprofen.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.