how long does it take to recover from tonsillitis?
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Took me about 2 weeks - half a week with just the flu symptons then the remaining 1 1/2 weeks with both flu symptons and a sore throat.  Not pleasent. I found antibiotic throat sprays helped - although tasted vial.  Also, drink alot of hot drink - as hot as you can bare (lemsip is good as it has paracetamol in too).  Also, cold drink, icecream, sorbet etc... helped sooth the pain too.
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ton - Treatment consists of painkillers and fluids; if caused by bacteria then antibiotics are also prescribed. Usually penicillin, or erythromycin if the patient is allergic to penicillin. Amoxicillin should not be used because if mononucleosis is mistaken as tonsillitis and amoxicillin is given, a rash might develop.\n\nWhen tonsillitis is caused by a virus, the length of illness depends on which virus is involved. Usually, a complete recovery is made within one week, however with some rare infections they may last to over 1 week to 2 weeks.\n\nstep throat - Antibiotic treatment will reduce symptoms slightly, minimize transmission, and reduce the likelihood of complications. Treatment consists of penicillin (orally for 10 days; or a single intramuscular injection of penicillin G). Erythromycin is recommended for penicillin-allergic patients. Second-line antibiotics include amoxicillin, clindamycin, and oral cephalosporins. Although symptoms subside within 4 days even without treatment, it is very important to start treatment within 10 days of onset of symptoms, and to complete the full course of antibiotics to prevent rheumatic fever, a rare but serious complication.\n\nAmoxicillin should be avoided for treatment of a sore throat if bacterial (swab) confirmation has not been obtained since it causes a distinctive rash if the true illness proves to be glandular fever, better known as mononucleosis. This rash is harmless but alarming. Mononucleosis itself, however, can be extremely dangerous if left untreated.\n\nsinusitis - Therapeutic measures include simple painkillers (aspirin, paracetamol (acetaminophen) or similar), inhaling steam, nasal irrigation or jala neti using a warm saline solution, hot drinks including tea and chicken soup, over-the-counter decongestants, and getting plenty of rest. If sinusitis doesn't improve within 48 hours, or is causing significant pain, one should see a doctor, who may prescribe antibiotics or nasal steroids. If the recommended doses and duration of antibiotic treatment(s) are ineffective, one should consult a doctor; who may suggest further treatment by a qualified specialist.\n\nIf left untreated, sinusitis can lead to bronchitis and pneumonia.\n\nFor chronic or recurring sinusitis, referral to an otolaryngologist is indicated for more specialist assessment and treatment, which may include nasal surgery.\n\nA recent advance in the treatment of sinusitis is a type of surgery called FESS - functional endoscopic sinus surgery, whereby normal clearance from the sinuses is restored by removing the anatomical and pathological obstructive variations that predispose to sinusitis. This replaces the less effective Caldwell-Luc surgery. Another recently developed treatment is balloon sinuplasty.\n\nimpossible follow these treatments
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It could be seasonal allergies if you do have them.  Sometimes, though, a week isn't long enough to kill some infections such as tonsillitis, you need 10-14 days.  I would just watch your throat and take it easy over the long weekend and see how you feel come Tuesday.  If you do get a fever or the spots return, call the ER or an emergency clinic and be seen.  Tonsils can abscess if they aren't treated in a timely manner.
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I'm not sure but I noticed that you have posted several questions about sore throats.  If you are getting sore throats often and they are taking a long time to heal you should definitely have your tonsils taken out.  I used to get sore throats all winter long.  They would last for weeks at a time.  I had my tonsils out at 18 (which is one of the most painful things I have ever experienced) and I haven't had a sore throat since.  (I'm 23 now.)  I would like to suggest that you see a throat specialist.  Like you, the doctors kept giving me antibiotics and penicillin and nothing worked.  My mom took me to a specialist and he solved the problem.  I hope you find something that works out for you.
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see http://www.tonsilhelp.com/procedures.html. Don't worry, you will be fine. Good Luck and I hope you feel better.
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My husband had his tonsils taken out last year and my 10 year old daughter is due to have hers removed next year. From my husbands experience you won't feel any pain during the operation but you will have a very sore throat afterwards. It may be hard for you to swallow. Usually the soreness isn't too bad to start with, but gets worse after the first day. You will be given regular doses of painkillers to help the soreness. If these don't work, it's important to tell the nurse. Being in pain can slow your recovery. Your jaw and mouth might hurt because the mouth was held wide open during the operation. Start eating as soon as you can after the operation as this helps the healing process. He stayed in hospital for just one night after his operation and was playing his PC the next. Make sure you have a good supply of pills and good luck
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24 hours, whether it's breathing the same air or sucking out your tonsils, glad you feel that much better :P
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I was constantly in the doctor's for my tonsils. I had strep throat at least 4 or 5 times a year. After years of this I finally ended up in the hospital for a few days after developing sacs of puss called abscesses. It was NASTY. A month later I got them removed. I haven't had any problems since. I would definitely go to your doctor and at least have him/her look at them. It might be nothing, but you don't want it to become something real serious either. Good luck.
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The infection with strep bacteria causes symptoms within 1-3 days. You may develop a red throat with white patches. The tonsils are red and enlarged. There may be specks of pus present on the tonsils, or there may be a grey or white covering on the tonsils. With strep throat, people may also have trouble swallowing and may have tender, swollen lymph glands on the sides of the neck. \n\nCommon signs and symptoms of penicillin allergy include:\n\nRash \nHives \nItchy eyes \nSwollen lips, tongue or face (angioedema) \nTell your doctor if you notice any of the signs or symptoms of penicillin allergy. He or she can determine if you're having an allergic reaction and may prescribe an alternative medication
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I was 27 when I had mine taken out.  They kept me over night as a precaution.  I happened to work in the medical field at the time and there was a code in the room next to mine.  I sat straight up in bed when they called the code over the house speakers and went into action as if I was working.  The respiratory therapist was looking for an ambu bag that should be above the head of every bed.  I grabbed the one from my room and handed it to her out the door.  As far as the tonsillectomy, I did fine.   No more infections either - imagine that.  LOL.  Just get it done by a good ENT.  You'll be glad you did.  Get LOTS of popsicles!
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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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Normall it takes about two weeks with anitbiotics,  If she isnt getting better at all, she should see her doctor, the antibiotic may not be working or she could have developed a tolerance for it.  It is as infectous as a cold or sore throat, but of course if you dont have tonsils or adenoids, its a lot harder to get.  The key is a lot of liquids and gargle with salt water.  Stay away from milk products.
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Tonsils are only one set of glands located in the neck area. Lymph nodes, salivary glands, adenoids, thyroid, parathyroid, glossal ducts and many more are all there too. Besides the swollen glands, do you have any other symptoms? Sometimes, after having a severe swelling, the glands don't shrink back to their same size. As long as there are no other symptoms, this is okay.\n\nYou should probably check with your doctor and make sure all is normal, but having your tonsils removed only fixed one problem.
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First, tonsils are not pulled, they are cut out.  Teeth are pulled.\n\nTonsils can be enlarged to the point where they obstruct your airway.  You may have tiredness during the day from waking up hundreds of times during the night (obstructive sleep apnea).  Tonsils can also become repeatedly infected.  You would recognize this by a recurrent sore throat.\n\nTonsils are easy to see.  Your doctor does not have to guess.  He can just look at them.
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After I got mine removed I came home that day and was like "wow that was nothing! I feel fine!" I was eating normal and drinking normal. Then like the 2nd night I felt like my throat was literally on fire! I couldn't eat anything and could hardly drink. The only thing that helped me was some cool fluids like Gatorade and even a little jello. I didn't drink anything hot, my throat was already on fire, and freezing cold stuff like ice cream didn't feel good either. Keep pushing the fluids, it's really the only thing you can do, and make sure you finish your antibiotics. I was still feeling like crap 4-5 weeks after getting them removed. It's going to take a while to feel 100% better. Good luck!
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you will have to go to the doctor. I had tonsillitis the other week and the doctor gave me antibiotics but many times it will clear up without them, you just have to put up with the pain for a while im afraid, mine lasted a week
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It might be not just tonsilitis, but infectious mononucleosis (kissing disease), viral infection and bunch of others\n\n\nWhat is Tonsillitis?\n\nTonsillitis (ton-sil-lie-tiss) is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. In tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated (either partly or entirely) by a substance that is yellow, gray, or white. Tonsillitis usually occurs as part of a pharyngitis (throat infection). Tonsilitis usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing.\n\nSometimes, tonsillitis reoccurs, and may cause difficulty breathing. If this occurs, your doctor may recommend taking them out. This procedure of removing tonsils from the throat is called a tonsillectomy.\n\nWhat are Tonsils?\n\nThe tonsils are fleshy clusters of tissue that lie in bands on both sides of the back of the throat, above and behind the tongue. The tonsils' major function is to catch incoming germs before the germs cause infections in the throat, mouth, or sinuses. Tonsils contain infection-fighting cells and antibodies that stop the spread of the germs further into the body.\n\nIf the tonsils are taken out, the individual will not suffer from more infections than they did when they had their tonsils. There are other tissues in the body that will produce antibodies to fight infection.\n\nWhat are the symptoms?\n\nEach person with tonsillitis may not experience all of the symptoms. Some of the major symptoms are: a very sore throat, fever, redder-than-normal tonsils, chills, a yellow or white coating on the tonsils, a funny-sounding voice, swollen glands in the neck, and bad breath.\n\nHow is tonsillitis diagnosed?\n\nTonsillitis can be diagnosed by performing a rapid strep test, also called a throat culture. To perform the throat culture, the doctor will use a long cotton swab to swipe off some of the stuff on the surface of the back of your throat. The doctor will then test the "stuff" on the cotton swab. This test will determine whether you have tonsillitis and whether it is caused by a bacteria or a virus.\n\nIs Tonsillitis Contagious?\n\nYes. Tonsillitis usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is already infected.\n\nHow Is Tonsillitis Treated?\nTreatment for tonsillitis depends on whether it was caused by a virus or bacteria. If the tonsillitis was caused by strep bacteria (streptococci), the doctor will prescribe antibiotics. If the tonsillitis was caused by a virus, your body will fight off the infection on its own. However, medication can be prescribed to alleviate the symptoms.\n\nHow long does Tonsillitis Last?\n\nIf tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, with antibiotic treatment, the illness is usually cured within 1 week. However, it may take several weeks for the tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal size.\n\nWhen tonsillitis is caused by viruses, the length of illness depends on which virus is involved. Usually, people are almost completely recovered within 1 week. \n\n\n\nTonsillitis..What is it?\n\nwww.mamashealth.com/tonsillitis.asp \n\nTonsillitis\n\nhttp://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/teeth/tonsillitis.html \n\n   \n    Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection and typically causes sore throat, fever, swollen glands in the neck\n http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/tonsillitis.html \n\nTonsilitis check\nhttp://www.rdoctor.com\nhttp://www.symptomat.com\n    \nMedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tonsillitis\nTonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. (See also sore throat.)  Complications of untreated strep tonsillitis may be severe\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001043.htm