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Question: Hello I'm having what is called tonsillitis a couple days ago, a tonsil stone fell out yesterday but I have a sore throat and sinus congestion. My ear even feels blocked on my right side. I also noticed some pain on my neck on the right side,. I touched it and felt a bunch of lymph nodes.what do the lymph nodes indicate? Its only on my right side I don't feel anything on the left side.please and thank you.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea?
2. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problem, TB or any other chronic illness?
3. are you on any medication?
4. any history of discharge from ear?
5. any history of weight loss or night sweats?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea?
2. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problem, TB or any other chronic illness?
3. are you on any medication?
4. any history of discharge from ear?
5. any history of weight loss or night sweats?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello no one in my family has that. A doctor said antibiotic s might help but I'm unsure if I should take them. No fevers just post nasal drip and tonsillitis and allergy season. But I've never had those lymph nodes there this came on with the bad sore throat.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. We would first proceed with symptomatic treatment. If it does not improve then we can switch to antibiotic therapy. Lymph nodes enlargement is probably because of throar infection. There is a communication between throat and ear through which balance is maintained. When there is throat infection then ear problem may occur at the same time. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- cetirizine one at night for 5 days.
- Xylometazoline HCl nasal spray. One puff in each nostril thrice a day for 3 days
- Take acetaminophen for fever.
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks(alcohol)
> Spicy food
Hopefully condition will improve with these measures BUT incase condition does not improves then we can go on amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. We would first proceed with symptomatic treatment. If it does not improve then we can switch to antibiotic therapy. Lymph nodes enlargement is probably because of throar infection. There is a communication between throat and ear through which balance is maintained. When there is throat infection then ear problem may occur at the same time. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- cetirizine one at night for 5 days.
- Xylometazoline HCl nasal spray. One puff in each nostril thrice a day for 3 days
- Take acetaminophen for fever.
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks(alcohol)
> Spicy food
Hopefully condition will improve with these measures BUT incase condition does not improves then we can go on amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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