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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tonsil On My Right Side And Thick Mucus Behind My Throat
Question: i have one swollen tonsil on my right side and thick mucus behind my throat and my larynx looks kind of swollen from front and was recently diagnosed with herpes simplex 1. Is there anything I should be concerned of?
The doctor said I had a viral infection and I've been having constant
sore thoat before.
I'm scared that I have cancer.
The doctor said I had a viral infection and I've been having constant
sore thoat before.
I'm scared that I have cancer.
Brief Answer:
not a likely problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Cancer of the throat is highly highly unlikely.
First it is a rare cancer, cancer of areas of the neck make up 3% of all cancers, meaning it is one of the most rare types of cancers.
According to the statistics, the number of new cases is 3 for 100 000 persons a year.
It also is more common in males than females with a ratio of 2 to 1 or 4 to 1.
Herpes simplex 1 is NOT a risk factor for oral cancer on its own.
Risk factors for oral cancer are- long history of smoking or alcohol use, HPV infection.
Additionally this cancer normally presents in the 50's, not at this age.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not a likely problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Cancer of the throat is highly highly unlikely.
First it is a rare cancer, cancer of areas of the neck make up 3% of all cancers, meaning it is one of the most rare types of cancers.
According to the statistics, the number of new cases is 3 for 100 000 persons a year.
It also is more common in males than females with a ratio of 2 to 1 or 4 to 1.
Herpes simplex 1 is NOT a risk factor for oral cancer on its own.
Risk factors for oral cancer are- long history of smoking or alcohol use, HPV infection.
Additionally this cancer normally presents in the 50's, not at this age.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much doctor but the thing is the right side of my tonsil is enlarge for two weeks due you think its just due to viral infection. I'm really scared about it and I have not taken the HPV vaccine when I was young but still the chance to get is less right?
Even though the picture I sent it doesn't look cancerous right?
whats the differences in herpes simplex 1 and HPV infection
Even though the picture I sent it doesn't look cancerous right?
whats the differences in herpes simplex 1 and HPV infection
Brief Answer:
does not appear cancerous
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, a viral infection can cause enlargement for this length of time.
The pic does not appear cancerous.
They are different types of viruses.HPV stands for human papilloma virus.
Herpes 1 is a very very common infection, a large number of persons in any given population have this viral infection. If it caused oral cancer on its own, the numbers of oral cancer would be a lot lot higher.
does not appear cancerous
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, a viral infection can cause enlargement for this length of time.
The pic does not appear cancerous.
They are different types of viruses.HPV stands for human papilloma virus.
Herpes 1 is a very very common infection, a large number of persons in any given population have this viral infection. If it caused oral cancer on its own, the numbers of oral cancer would be a lot lot higher.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So that means I should not worry myslef and let it heal by its own and just not stress and take plenty of rest right? Is it possible to have it for more than 2 weeks the enlarge tonsils.
Brief Answer:
can occur for that length of time
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, rest and anti inflammatory meds if there is pain. Eg of anti inflammatory meds include naproxen, ibuprofen, cataflam
It can occur for that length of time
can occur for that length of time
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, rest and anti inflammatory meds if there is pain. Eg of anti inflammatory meds include naproxen, ibuprofen, cataflam
It can occur for that length of time
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
should I take steroids the one for throat?
Brief Answer:
not usually necessary
Detailed Answer:
HI
Steroids are usually not necessary for these signs/symptoms
not usually necessary
Detailed Answer:
HI
Steroids are usually not necessary for these signs/symptoms
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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