Can ringworm cause enlarged tonsils?
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Take your son back to the doctor. They will do a throat swab, blood test or urine test to narrow down the exact nature of the infection causing the swollen tonsils and lymph nodes. After that they can prescribe a more specific antibiotic for your son instead of the broad spectrum one they are probably using now. It is the cat that has ringworm, not your son, so that should have nothing to do with the problem. If your son does have ringworm it will be visible on his skin as small do-nut shaped circles with a red spot in center that expands outward as the circles get bigger. You can point these out to the doctor if he has any and ask his opinion. They can be treated with tinactin or similar products available at your drugstore. Ask the pharamcist.
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Enlarged tonsils that can block the back of the palate and interfere with eating (not enough space) and be implicated in sleep apnea (stop breathing for periods during sleep).  Sleep apnea happens when the posterior palate collapses blocking air.
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See a doctor for some med's.  It's contagious.  I would not use that razor on my underarms, or even on legs that don't show ringworm.
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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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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
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From an in depth ringworm information site, (link listed below in sources):\n\n"The fungus that causes ringworm is spread from one person to another. Sometimes this happens through direct contact. An infected person may touch someone who does not have the disease and directly transfer the fungus to the second person.\n\nAt other times, the fungus is transferred indirectly. For example, people with ringworm may leave the fungus on towels, hairbrushes, or other objects. A second person may then pick up the fungus while handling these objects.\n\nCertain conditions increase the risk of spreading the fungi (more than one fungus) that cause ringworm. These include dampness, humidity, and dirty, crowded living conditions."\n\nThe other thing to keep in mind is that if you have any infected friends, family or animals, they may have transmitted it to you as simply as you touching or petting them on or near the infected area and then you running your hands through your hair!
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this sounds like it could be whats called a ring worm , no it is not actually a worm ! its is a type of fungus however that is highly contagiouse ,you sould take your baby to the doctor because this well only grow bigger and if the area is in the scalp your child will require a special shampoo , if the spot is on some other area of the body you can purchase antifungal shaves that well help to heal the area , but it is safest to check with you doctor to first be sure that it is ring worm , and second to know if its safe to use an over the counter med . on your baby .   these are very common among children ! if you child is in day care its very posiable that this is where this could have came from , also you can contract them from your pets , and in rare cases dirt.  i hope i helped you and your little one !
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You may have had rigworm somewhere else on your body and and touched your scalp or someone who had it touched your scalp. Ringworm is highly contagious. You must be sure to wash and disinfect everything that may have come in contact with you and control the area. Do not itch or touch it, if you do make sure you wash your hands immediatley.
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Ringworm, see a Doctor before all your hair is gone!
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It is tonsil bacteria. You need antibiotics is all. You are right, it is pretty smelly. Way gross. An "E.N.T." Dr. will be able to help you out with getting rid of this.
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Try using an athlete's foot cream. Any kind of anti-fungal cream will help get rid of them. Also, remember that ringworm is very contagious. Make sure that he is washiing and bleaching his sheets and washing all pillows. Spray a disinfectant on all your furniture as well. Watch yourself, you could get them too. If you have pets or children, make sure you look for ringworms on them as well :0) Good luck!
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Sounds like ring worm to me. Your MD will probably prescribe an anti-fungal cream
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it sounds like tonsillitus or possibly a yeast infection in the throat.  When you get a really bad infection in the throat sometimes it doesn't all clear up and abscesses and keeps recurring.  If it is tonsils, you'd need them out.  If it's a yeast infection you have antibiotics will not help, you need to have some sort of treatment like mycostin mouth gargle, diflucan, and possibly mycelex troches.  Have them do a throat culture so they know what they are dealing with, see a ENT (ear, nose, throat) specialist.
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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
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Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard \n\nHome Treatment \n\n\nYou usually treat ringworm of the scalp or beard with antifungal pills prescribed by a doctor. Shampoos available without a prescription are helpful if you use them along with prescription pills but, when they are used alone, they cannot completely destroy all of the fungi causing the infection.\n\nIf you have ringworm of the scalp or beard:\n\nBe sure to complete the full course of any prescribed medication, or follow the directions for products available without a prescription. They often require use for a period of time after symptoms go away. \nWash your hair or beard 2 or 3 times a week with shampoo that has selenium sulfide in it, or with a shampoo that contains ketoconazole. In severe scalp fungal infections, wash your scalp daily and wear a cap. You should boil the cap after you use it.3 \nAs soon as you start treatment, throw away your combs and brushes, and buy new ones. \nIf your infection is severe, your doctor may check you every 2 weeks during your treatment and once after your treatment is complete. \nFollow the suggestions for preventing ringworm, such as keeping your skin clean and dry, and not sharing hats, combs, or brushes with others. \nAsk your doctor whether your family members need to be tested. Family members can use an antifungal shampoo with selenium sulfide in it (such as Selsun Blue or Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment) to prevent the spread of infection. \nIt is not necessary to keep children out of school during treatment for ringworm of the scalp if the treatment includes a selenium sulfide shampoo to control shedding. It is also not necessary to shave the child's head.1
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Ringworm of the body is one of several forms of ringworm, a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of your skin. It's characterized by an itchy, red circle of rash with healthy looking skin in the middle.\n\nAlso called tinea corporis, ringworm of the body is closely Ringworm of the body is one of several forms of ringworm, a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of your skin. It's characterized by an itchy, red circle of rash with healthy looking skin in the middle.\n\nringworm affects your arms legs trunk and face.\n\nThe signs and symptoms of ringworm include:\n\nA circle of rash on your skin that's red and inflamed around the edge and healthy looking in the middle \nSlightly raised expanding rings of red, scaly skin on your trunk or face \nA round, flat patch of itchy skin \nMore than one patch of ringworm may appear on your skin, and patches or red rings of rash overlap.you can have ringworm without the red ring.treatment..For a mild case of ringworm, your doctor may advise you to apply an over-the-counter antifungal ointment, lotion, powder or spray. Most infections respond well to these topical agents, which include:\n\nClotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex) \nMiconazole (Micatin) \nTerbinafine (Lamisil) \nIf ringworm is severe or doesn't respond to over-the-counter medicine, you may need a prescription-strength topical or oral medication. These include topical econazole,,miconazole.oxiconazole...oral.....itrazonale,,fluconazle,,,
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If small amounts of tonsil tissue are left behind, it can slowly enlarge and "grow back."  Since you had them out at three, it is possible.\n\nThere are a few of us docs out there, however, who don't know how to tell the difference between tonsillitis and pharyngitis.  Without looking, it's impossible to say you have them or not.\n\nLook in the mirror, open wide, shine a flashlight into your mouth and look at the area of the tonsils (check for yahoo images of them if you don't know what they look like).  Then you will get your answer.\n\nIf you have them, it's probably nothing to worry about unless you have a lot of throat infections or if one is significantly bigger than the other (worry about cancer).\n\nNow...go have a look and let us all know.