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What Causes Tonsils Infection?

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Posted on Sat, 24 May 2014
Question: Hi i have pus on my tonsil i had pan masala can it be because of that? I have never had pus on tonsil before it came only aftr i had the panmasla? Remedies plz.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pus on tonsil may not be due to Panmasala

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is very difficult to say that panmasala caused pus on tonsils

IT is possible that you already had an infection and taking panmasala was incidental . And this aggravated the Tonsilitis.

It is always better to send the investigation before starting the treatment to get the right results.

You need an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory medicines. For this you have to visit a local Doctor / ENT specialist preferably.
He would check you for ENT check-up and also see if there is damage to other structures nearby like the lymph nodes, throat, ears and so on.
You need to visit ALSO FOR GETTING AA PRESCRIPTION - as these are prescription medicines and the Store will give you medicines only after they are ordered on a letterhead. So please visit.

Also try to take plenty of water orally and soft / liquid diet. Take a bed-rest. This helps early recovery.

The advised investigations at your age are; Complete blood picture (CBP) as we call- to see the WBS count and a swab from the tonsil for a test called gram staining , culture and sensitivity. This will help in the later part of ilness if needed.

Your Doctor will start Medicines immediately, which you have to take for 1 to 3 weeks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (7 minutes later)
Is it dangerous the pus on tonsils its jus one spot a small one i noticed it yesterday i have been worried since then i had checked the symptoms of oral cancer but i have none i am really worried please tell me if this is dangerous lik a tumour or cancer
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This is NOT cancer

Detailed Answer:
As you are only 22 years old , this is definitely not a cancer.
So stop worrying. Do not check again for 5 days on your own, until you complete a 5 days course of medicines as prescribed by your Doctor.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (14 minutes later)
I am too scared to go to the doctor are there no home remedies its a small spot. Can it be a side effect i have medicines for skin treatment that i have been taking. Udiliv 300 and tretiva 20 mg. the spot is going to go away after i start my medicines? I am really scared i read too much on the internet its making me mad. Ill visit an ent specialist tomorrow to get started with the medicines. Plz reply to the above questions
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not a side effect/ spot will go away.

Detailed Answer:
HI,boss. NO one gets cancer at such an early age..
Is there any benefit in getting afraid of?

This small spot can be a collection of a pus follicle or a dry inspissated pus or a secretion coming out of the crypt / opening out of the tonsil and may not need to bother.

Visit ENT tomorrow - because an additional examination can help you to become free of the tensions you have now.

Do not try any home remedy; in fact there is none.
It can not be a side effect of the medicines you are taking. Please continue the medicines you are already taking.

Yes the spot will go away after you start taking appropriate medicines, for sure.

Please stop searching anything on the internet.

You can post a good quality photograph on this site attached to this question for me to see.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (13 minutes later)
I am sending you a picture of what the spot looks like its small nt tht clear in the picture bt its pus.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
thanks for Photo

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for a good photograph.
This is just a mild infection and will get away with treatment.
This is NOT a cancer.. .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (7 minutes later)
Nothing to worry about rite ? Thank you so much doctor i am feeling sooo much better i just couldnt get my head to think straight. Thanx alot. Nothing serious right?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Absolutely no worry.
Not at all serious.

Thanks you too for giving me a chance to alleviate your fears. I too am feeling very good about this.
Have a sound sleep .
Good night .

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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What Causes Tonsils Infection?

Brief Answer: Pus on tonsil may not be due to Panmasala Detailed Answer: Hi. It is very difficult to say that panmasala caused pus on tonsils IT is possible that you already had an infection and taking panmasala was incidental . And this aggravated the Tonsilitis. It is always better to send the investigation before starting the treatment to get the right results. You need an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory medicines. For this you have to visit a local Doctor / ENT specialist preferably. He would check you for ENT check-up and also see if there is damage to other structures nearby like the lymph nodes, throat, ears and so on. You need to visit ALSO FOR GETTING AA PRESCRIPTION - as these are prescription medicines and the Store will give you medicines only after they are ordered on a letterhead. So please visit. Also try to take plenty of water orally and soft / liquid diet. Take a bed-rest. This helps early recovery. The advised investigations at your age are; Complete blood picture (CBP) as we call- to see the WBS count and a swab from the tonsil for a test called gram staining , culture and sensitivity. This will help in the later part of ilness if needed. Your Doctor will start Medicines immediately, which you have to take for 1 to 3 weeks.