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Can One Sided Sore Throat Be The Symptoms Of Tonsillitis?

I have had a sore throat for over 10 days. I went to the doctor four days ago and tested negative for strep and flu. I got a shot of steroids to reduce the swelling which brought relief for about 24 hours. But it s back with a vengeance. Only on one side. I m wondering if it could be mumps or tonsillitis.
Thu, 18 Aug 2016
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i Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of one sided sore throat which could be due tonsillitis there could be rupturing of blood vessels of one side due to severe infections. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles several times a day and avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages. Take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like strep throat and viral infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (penicillin or amoxicillin ) depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants and anti inflammatory.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can One Sided Sore Throat Be The Symptoms Of Tonsillitis?

i Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of one sided sore throat which could be due tonsillitis there could be rupturing of blood vessels of one side due to severe infections. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles several times a day and avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages. Take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like strep throat and viral infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (penicillin or amoxicillin ) depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants and anti inflammatory. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari