Question 1

one of my tonsils is swollen. possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: a bacterial or viral infection.

Question 2

one swollen lymph node under right tonsil, possible cause?

Accepted Answer

At your age?: Probably an inflamed node due to a throat infection. If it does not go away within a few days, make sure you see a doc.  And of course, if you use tobacco, quit, and if you don't, never try it.

Question 3

pharyngitis can it cause thorat pain on one side of tonsil and swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That can happen. But, if the pain is severe, you have fever and you cannot open your jaw very far then you need to be reevaluated.

Question 4

posterior pillar of the palatine tonsil swollen one side? what causes this.. its been like that for a while.. theres no pain or anything like that every now and then i get a sharp pain on that side thought.

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Unilateral lesions are more of a concern.  It would be prudent to see your doctor, preferably an ENT doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 5

what causes a semi swollen right tonsil on one side no pain no symptoms.  can see it a bit when i open my mouth.  been like that 10 years. normal?

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Tonsil asymmerty: Asymmetric tonsils are not always a cause for concern. See an ENT specialist to further evaluate

Question 6

can an std in your throat cause one side to be sore, one tonsil mildly swollen, with redness on the crown of your throat, and itchy?

Accepted Answer

STDs: There is only one STD that causes pain in the throat and that would be Herpes.  You are not in any way describing an STD by the symptoms you list.

Question 7

what would cause only 1 tonsil to be very red swollen and full of white spots with fever and very sore throat. (mostly on the one side)?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: You could have tonsillitis in one tonsil and sometimes abscess or cellulitis around the tonsil. Go to the dr.

Question 8

what causes swollen gums on one side of mouth?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Swollen gums are most likely due to an infection, which could be from several sources. It warrants an immediate visit to the dentist to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

Question 9

my lip  on my mouth swollen.. it starts out itching then it swells please help it's embarrassing cause it's on one side?

Accepted Answer

Angioedema: This is an allergic reaction to something internal or external and you have to try eliminating one thing at a time in an attempt to find the culprit which may be a food, temperature,makeup,etc. Taking an antihistamine like benadryl(causes drowsiness) or Claritin (loratadine) usually helps the angioedema recede or prevents it. See an allergist if symptoms persist.

Question 10

only one side of my tongue is swollen towards the back of my mouth and it hurts to chew because of it. what could possibly be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Tongue: Possible local trauma from bite or teeth rubbing on tongue. Best to have it looked at by your pcp.

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One of my tonsils is swollen. possible causes?

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One swollen lymph node under right tonsil, possible cause?

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Pharyngitis can it cause thorat pain on one side of tonsil and swollen lymph node?

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Posterior pillar of the palatine tonsil swollen one side? what causes this.. its been like that for a while.. theres no pain or anything like that every now and then i get a sharp pain on that side thought.

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What causes a semi swollen right tonsil on one side no pain no symptoms. can see it a bit when i open my mouth. been like that 10 years. normal?

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Can an std in your throat cause one side to be sore, one tonsil mildly swollen, with redness on the crown of your throat, and itchy?

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What would cause only 1 tonsil to be very red swollen and full of white spots with fever and very sore throat. (mostly on the one side)?

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What causes swollen gums on one side of mouth?

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My lip on my mouth swollen.. it starts out itching then it swells please help it's embarrassing cause it's on one side?

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Only one side of my tongue is swollen towards the back of my mouth and it hurts to chew because of it. what could possibly be the cause?

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