Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Single Sided Swelling Of The Tonsil?
Question: I have my left tonsill swollen sonce 3 months. I donot feel any pain or problem. It is just that i can feel it when i drink water. Can ut ne cancer?
Brief Answer:
It is unlikely to have a cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
First thing is that i would like to assure you that it is highly unlikely to be a cancer in your case. so you can relax!!
There could be many reasons for single sided swelling of the tonsil like an infection or a stone or a cyst in the tonsil and you could be having any one of them.
I would still advice you to consult an ENT doctor, so that he can examine you and prescribe the necessary drugs, which will reduce the size of your tonsil.
Meanwhile you can start warm salt water gargles 3-4 times a day and you might require appropriate antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs to get rid off this problem.
As i said it is unlikely to have a cancer in tonsil but to clear any remaining doubt you can go for biopsy to rule out it but only after the advice of ENT specialist.
Wish you good health,
Regards,
Dr.sandipkabra
It is unlikely to have a cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
First thing is that i would like to assure you that it is highly unlikely to be a cancer in your case. so you can relax!!
There could be many reasons for single sided swelling of the tonsil like an infection or a stone or a cyst in the tonsil and you could be having any one of them.
I would still advice you to consult an ENT doctor, so that he can examine you and prescribe the necessary drugs, which will reduce the size of your tonsil.
Meanwhile you can start warm salt water gargles 3-4 times a day and you might require appropriate antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs to get rid off this problem.
As i said it is unlikely to have a cancer in tonsil but to clear any remaining doubt you can go for biopsy to rule out it but only after the advice of ENT specialist.
Wish you good health,
Regards,
Dr.sandipkabra
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
