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Suggest Treatment For Bacterial Tonsillitis

Hello I have had a bout of bacterial tonsillitis for which I have been given penicillin. This was a week last Thursday. I returned to work the following Tuesday .. And have been okish ... However today I have had the shakes and a chill ... It's my last medication day ... Thoughts on the best course of action?

Fri, 12 Feb 2016

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Dentist, Dr. Harry Maheshwari's Response

Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bacterial tonsillitis. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like viral pharyngitis , strep throat and allergy . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination again if it is not getting better with penicillin . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test along with examination with laryngoscope and endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial , antiviral depending upon the diagnosis along with anti inflammatory. If tonsillitis ocur again and again then doctor may recommend tonsillectomy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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