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What Causes Swelling And Painful Bumps On Tonsils?

I had a cold for a few weeks ago which has mostly gone away. Now I have a persistent swollen tonsil on one side with phlegm making swallowing irritating. My tonsils look rough. They have bumps and little craters. It s also causing pain to that side of the face. It gets worse at night with some congestion. My husband looked at them and said he say a cut? Don t need a dr visit or will this go away?
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

Your symptoms are suggesting that you have acute tonsillitis. I would suggest you following things:
> Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days
> Take acetaminophen for pain
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.

AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food

Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.
> There is difficulty in breathing.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Swelling And Painful Bumps On Tonsils?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Your symptoms are suggesting that you have acute tonsillitis. I would suggest you following things: Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days Take acetaminophen for pain Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. AVOID: Chilled water Drinks Spicy food Report to hospital if: Condition remain same after 2-3 days Any unusual symptom appears Condition deteriorates. There is difficulty in breathing. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.