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What Causes Sore Throat, Red Spots On Tonsils And Difficulty In Swallowing?
Question: hi,
i am 23 years old . i have with sore throat from 3 weeks and my ent docotr put me on antibiotic cefdinir for 10 days.but it didnt help me i have some red colour marks on my tonsils and redness insid emy throat.i feel discomfort while swallowing foods and drinking fluids too. i feel neck stiffness and done my crown on the left tooth to which lymph node on left side is swollen.let me know what exactly is troubling me
thanks.
i am 23 years old . i have with sore throat from 3 weeks and my ent docotr put me on antibiotic cefdinir for 10 days.but it didnt help me i have some red colour marks on my tonsils and redness insid emy throat.i feel discomfort while swallowing foods and drinking fluids too. i feel neck stiffness and done my crown on the left tooth to which lymph node on left side is swollen.let me know what exactly is troubling me
thanks.
Brief Answer:
Strep throat to determine by following tests...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I understand your concern.
The redness on the back of your mouth and tonsils are suggestive of tonsillitis (infected tonsils).
They are the first gate to fight infection in our body. You might have had viral infection at first, then, has precipitated into bacterial infection of tonsils.
Cefdinir is an antibiotic supposed to help with infection. As it won't, then further test is advised to rule out strep throat: quick swab test and culture of swab and sensitivity testing to determine the right antibiotic to use.
Good oral hygiene is also important together with following:
- gargle with warm water and salt
- can gargle with olive oil
- applying honey on mouth can also help
Do not forget to use antiinflammatory meds like ibuprofen to reduce swelling and pain.
Keep well hydrated.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Strep throat to determine by following tests...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I understand your concern.
The redness on the back of your mouth and tonsils are suggestive of tonsillitis (infected tonsils).
They are the first gate to fight infection in our body. You might have had viral infection at first, then, has precipitated into bacterial infection of tonsils.
Cefdinir is an antibiotic supposed to help with infection. As it won't, then further test is advised to rule out strep throat: quick swab test and culture of swab and sensitivity testing to determine the right antibiotic to use.
Good oral hygiene is also important together with following:
- gargle with warm water and salt
- can gargle with olive oil
- applying honey on mouth can also help
Do not forget to use antiinflammatory meds like ibuprofen to reduce swelling and pain.
Keep well hydrated.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you .
is this something serious ? how many days does it lasts?
is this something serious ? how many days does it lasts?
Brief Answer:
Not serious, but it will take a few more days to last
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
No my dear it is not serious. But it will take a few more days to last. Just confirm it is strept and then take the antibiotics as per sensitivity testing.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Not serious, but it will take a few more days to last
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
No my dear it is not serious. But it will take a few more days to last. Just confirm it is strept and then take the antibiotics as per sensitivity testing.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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