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Suggest Remedy For Tonsillitis And Sore Throat

Hello, i have had a severe sore throat since yesterday morning, I have gone through various flu like symptoms but upon waking up multiple times in the night I have noticed that my tonsils are turning purple or black, pain killers do not seem to be working.
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tonsillitis and sore throat pointing towards a condition known as granular pharyngitis along with tonsilloliths . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances , do warm saline rinses and carbonated beverages. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like strep throat and viral infection . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (penicillin or amoxicillin ) or anti viral drug depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants and anti inflammatory. Take steam inhalation along with vaporizers.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Tonsillitis And Sore Throat

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tonsillitis and sore throat pointing towards a condition known as granular pharyngitis along with tonsilloliths . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances , do warm saline rinses and carbonated beverages. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like strep throat and viral infection . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (penicillin or amoxicillin ) or anti viral drug depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants and anti inflammatory. Take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari