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How Can Infection Of Tonsils Be Confirmed?

Hi, I have been having trouble with my tonsils on and off for a few months now. I ve recently noticed I have some kind of piece of my right tonsil sticking out next to a hole. I do not have any pain and it doesn t look infected in any way, although it s quite uncomfortable to feel the little piece moving while I speak and eat food. What do you think is going on?
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.
I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that take the swab from the suspected infection site. Do Gram's Staining, culture and sensitivity from that swab. If it is infection it will give a species of bacteria causing infection and also the effective antibiotic on it.

I will be happy to answer all your future concern.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist.
Wish you a best health at health care magic.
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How Can Infection Of Tonsils Be Confirmed?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that take the swab from the suspected infection site. Do Gram s Staining, culture and sensitivity from that swab. If it is infection it will give a species of bacteria causing infection and also the effective antibiotic on it. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.