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Why Is My Mouth Swollen With Tonsillitis?

On 30th December I was diagnosed with tonsillitis on one tonsil, the left one.
This morning, I woke up with the whole left side of my mouth swollen, gums and everything..
Its really painful and I am not sure what to do, help me please..I can't stop crying and I have horseriding later today aswell!
Thankyou x
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Hello there,
Welcome to HCM,

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsills due to bacterial growth or sometimes it is viral or allergic.
Swelling over the entire oral mucosa on the left side is mucositis which may be caused due to superinfection may be bacterial or viral.
you can start with metrogyl 400mg three times daily along with antiinflammatory tablets twice daily.
MUltivitamin supplements can be taken twice daily.
mouth rinsing with lukewarm saline water helps in giving soothing effect.
If the symptoms do not subside within 3 days , i would suggest you to get the examination done by an oral surgeon who can come up with diagnosis.
i hope this helps,
take care.
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Why Is My Mouth Swollen With Tonsillitis?

Hello there, Welcome to HCM, Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsills due to bacterial growth or sometimes it is viral or allergic. Swelling over the entire oral mucosa on the left side is mucositis which may be caused due to superinfection may be bacterial or viral. you can start with metrogyl 400mg three times daily along with antiinflammatory tablets twice daily. MUltivitamin supplements can be taken twice daily. mouth rinsing with lukewarm saline water helps in giving soothing effect. If the symptoms do not subside within 3 days , i would suggest you to get the examination done by an oral surgeon who can come up with diagnosis. i hope this helps, take care.