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What Causes Right Sided Neck And Throat Pain?

Have pain in the right side of my neck and throat. Swelling was worse last week, but now is usually worse when eating or swallowing any solids or liquids. The inside of my throat hurts really low in my throat, the area around my carotid artery hurt and there is a lump there, the underneath area of the right side of my chin, and occasionally the inside of my ear are painful. When I look inside of my throat, I see some slight red/yellow areas and slight swelling on my right tonsil. I m guessing it s swollen because it is more pronounced and swollen then the left side. Lots of visible red veins inside the back of my throat. Went to the doctor and had a rapid strep test, which came out negative. No fever or phlem. No chest cough. No sore throat other than the pain I feel. Pain feels more like my throat muscle is sore than like a sore throat from a cold.
Mon, 12 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Your symptoms are indicative of Pharyngitis complicated with tonsillitis(Peritonsillar abscess). However, you are suggested to visit an ENT surgeon, get physically examined.

Gargle with warm saline water or Listerine water at least two times a day. Get all the tests done, swab test, X-Ray & CT. You will be treated with antibiotics(penicillin, amoxicillin), analgesics.

If needed the peritonsillar abscess will be drained or surgery is done to remove the tonsil(tonsillectomy). Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology detected.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Right Sided Neck And Throat Pain?

Hello, Your symptoms are indicative of Pharyngitis complicated with tonsillitis(Peritonsillar abscess). However, you are suggested to visit an ENT surgeon, get physically examined. Gargle with warm saline water or Listerine water at least two times a day. Get all the tests done, swab test, X-Ray & CT. You will be treated with antibiotics(penicillin, amoxicillin), analgesics. If needed the peritonsillar abscess will be drained or surgery is done to remove the tonsil(tonsillectomy). Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology detected. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician