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What Causes Swollen Tonsils?

I have swollen tonsils (for about a week now) and have seen the doctor who didn't seem to know what it is. She said maybe strep, but wrote on my paperwork that it was pharyngitis and gave me amoxicillin to take for 10 days. This was on Tuesday and today is Friday and my throat hurts more today than it has yet. When do I see my family doctor? Do I wait for the end of the antibiotics or should I go now?
Wed, 2 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain swollen tonsils along with pain in throat can be due to causes like throat infection caused by bacteria or virus while it can also be due to other causes like acid reflux, post nasal drip etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

You can be advised to take a course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen,do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations..
Use a humidifier in your room..
Suck throat lozenges and chew a Vitamin C pellet.

In case of acid reflux Pantoprazole, Omeprazole and antacids along with dietary modifications can be advised..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Swollen Tonsils?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain swollen tonsils along with pain in throat can be due to causes like throat infection caused by bacteria or virus while it can also be due to other causes like acid reflux, post nasal drip etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take a course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen,do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations.. Use a humidifier in your room.. Suck throat lozenges and chew a Vitamin C pellet. In case of acid reflux Pantoprazole, Omeprazole and antacids along with dietary modifications can be advised.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.