Only my right tonsil is really swollen. I have a fever and my neck and ear hurt.
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You may have to have your tonsils removed if it gets worse.  I had the symptoms of a sinus infection for over 3 months and finally i went to an ear nose and throat doctor, and with in 2 minutes of me opening my mouth he told me that it was my tonsils (they were huge) and they needed to be removed.  The surgery was fine, but the recovery was long and painful...great way to loose about 10 pounds though, cuz you don't/can't really eat.  Also, if you do have the surgery, and they give you codeine w/ Tylenol, take as much as you need to to take away the pain...they didn't tell me that until I was almost all heeled.
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my right one gets swollen all the time- i went to my Dr. and she said its really nothing to worry about- sometimes its just a sign that your body is fighting something off- maybe a small cold\n\nit is technically called tonsilitis (which only means inflamation of the tonsil) Below is an explination
665447
It is called a uvula. I think laryngitis can cause it to inflame, so can tonsilitis. You may need to take antibiotics to cure that
515331
you may have tonsilitis or a sore throat if has been with you since 2nd week of oct you should have gone to the doctor and should never have  home remedied yourself! i think its just a plain sore throat but get medical advice. keep away from straining your  voice. lifting and pushing heavy objects and stay away from cold drinks, cold rooms and alcohol and cigarettes (smoking and second hand smoke) until you figure out what you have.
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Hi! You really should call your Primary Care doctor if it feels that bad. I'm sure that the person who took out your tonsils also gave a number to call if something like that happened. I would recommend you call that number as soon as possible or go to the emergency room. The removal of tonsils is a common procedure these days, so you shouldn't be experiencing these complications if they are this uncomfortable for you. Good health and good luck!\n-laura
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It doesn't hurt to get a second opinion, but your doctor may believe that your infection is viral, and if so antibiotics wouldn't help.  There are several causes of tonsillitis.  \n\nThese sites may help you figure out what to do.
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if you have had your tonsills checked by yr doctor and he says that there isn't a problem then i would got to your dentist and have a check up as you could have an infection in your teeth,there could be an underlying problem that could be soughted with antibiotics
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If you were on antibiotics and didn't finish  your prescription you may have the tonsillitis again, if your ears hurt you probably have an ear infection too  (it is pretty common since the throat, ears, and nose are all connected)  Try gargling with warm salt water, that will help.  (Popsicles are a bit better for tonsillitis than ice cream)\ngo back to the Dr. if it persists!! (you don't want it to turn in to strep)
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It sounds as though you're are having an allergic reaction to something. If you are experiencing dizziness, fever, swollen throat (difficulty in swallowing), nausea or sudden fatigue, you need to call 911. If you are NOT experiencing any of these symptoms, you can call a triage nurse at your general practitioner's office. Regardless, you need to get to the bottom of this, so please, call your doctor. Good luck.
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The problem with strep throat is not that it is a fever-inducing, terribly sore throat, that makes you feel awful; but rather that the infection can spread to your heart or kidneys and cause significant long term damage.\n\nIf you are running a fever greater than 100 F, you have swollen, tender lymph nodes under your jaw, and you see white spots (exudates) on the back of your throat, then go in and get an antibiotic to address the problem.  If you don't have at least two of these symptoms then it is unlikely to be strep throat.  \n\nIn that case:  Gargle with warm salt water.  Get your rest.  Drink plenty of fluids.  Use Ibuprofen or Tylenol for the discomfort.\n\nGood luck.
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It's a swollen lymph node, and this is common with strep throat. However, since you are the last day of antibiotics, I would call your doctor for advice and make an appointment if he or she thinks it is necessary.\n\nStrep throat can in some cases lead to scarlet fever, so please err on the side of caution.
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As a medical student this is what I can think it may be:\n\n1) Have ur lymph nodes checked out.  There may be fluid in them.\n\n2) Check ur tonsils, maybe tonsilitis.... Do research on the palatine tonsils..(the 2 humps on the side of your mouth near the uvula)\n\n3) Get a baterial culture, like a strep test.  For all you know all you need is some good old penicillin.\n\n4) Do you have a fever?  IF so definitely get a strep test, and get blood work done to check for mono.\n\n5) Try and do salt + water gargles.  Salt is a good anticeptic.  Also mouthwash regualarly, it'll help to kill some bacteria.\n\nHope you feel better.... Again I'm only a medical student and not a doctor.  Sry, if my spelling is horrible... was never good at it.
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If you do have strep, you really need to see a doctor to get started on an antibiotic.  If you don't get it taken care of with medicine, it will only get worse.  Left untreated, it can lead to kidney damage among other things.  We have had alot of strep in our family this year resulting in 2 tonsillectomies.  Please see a doctor so you can feel better.  Usually, people feel better after on 24 hours of an antibiotic.\n\nFeel better soon.
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Since your throat only hurts on and off it is probably due to draining of the sinuses.  You can gargle with salt water to help the soreness.  For the congestion, I would suggest you go and take a nice hot shower, and let it spray on the base of your head, that should help at least temporarily.  You didn't say what the antibiotic is, but it's probably some sort of penicillin.  If you take it, just make sure you drink plenty of water with it, and watch for signs of allergic reaction.\nAlso, a decongestant/antihistamine should help also.\nGood Luck.
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strep throat.. no worries go to the doctor, they will swab your throat with a cue tip and tell you there weather you have it or not..if so, then a week of meds will get you feeling better good luck!
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try gargling with salt water and taking some aspirins, but more than likely you need an antibiotic so best bet is to see a doctor. whatever you do dont scrape anything off your tonsills with a needle. thats barbaric!
439259
my tonsils got infected and the same thing happened to me, i didn't realize it was my throat though because it never hurt.or it could be reflux