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Is A Doctor Consultation Advisable For Swelling Around The Throat?
I was diagnosed with a sinus infection January 10th and took an antibiotic for 10 days. My cough came back and on January 31st. I saw my doctor again who gave me a different antibiotic. On Monday I started developing a sore throat but not really a sore throat. When I swallow the tube from my ear to my throat hurts, it is sore to touch, and it is a little swollen around my throat. I am still on antibiotics and was wondering if it will automatically get better or if I need to see my doctor again?
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
Hello,
The swelling you have likely to be an enlarged lymph node from the upper respiratory tract infection. When the antibiotics have taken effect and the infection is cleared, this swelling ought to disappear. If it does not, you need to see a doctor to have yourself examined and investigated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Noble Zachariah
The swelling you have likely to be an enlarged lymph node from the upper respiratory tract infection. When the antibiotics have taken effect and the infection is cleared, this swelling ought to disappear. If it does not, you need to see a doctor to have yourself examined and investigated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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