Question 1

can tonsillitis go away on its own without any further intervention?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have a viral infection involving the tonsillar tissue, it is certainly possible that your immune system can eradicate the virus in about 2 weeks.  If the tonsillitis lasts for more than 2 to 3 weeks, culture and sensitivity of the tonsillar surface will tell us if it is a bacterial pathogen present and an appropriate antibiotic to use.

Question 2

do symptoms like tonsillitis go away quickly?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Infected or inflamed tonsils can be quite painful.  A bacterial infection will usually respond in a couple of days to antibiotics - there are medications to minimize the discomfort while the antibiotics are working (throat lozenges, nsaid's, prescription pain medications, etc).  Viral tonsillitis requires time to resolve - the same pain meds noted above can help.

Question 3

i have had tonsillitis for 14 days. when will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: For instance - swelling related to Epstein-Barr virus ( mononucleosis) may be present for a long time.

Question 4

how much time will it take for my tonsillitis virus to go away?

Accepted Answer

Virus?: How do you know the cause of the infection is a virus?  Rarely is the tonsil, even if inflamed, is specifically cultured for a virus.  The answer to your question with the tremendous assumption that you have a viral cause of tonsillitis would be between 10 to 14 days.

Question 5

what are your thoughts? could white spots on tonsillitis go away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Once you are better they will go away.

Question 6

i have tonsillitis and i have tried ice packs, gargling salt water, nothing i seem to do will make the pain go away. is there something else i can try?

Accepted Answer

Suggestions: Cepacol lozenges, tylenol, (acetaminophen) and advil.  If it continues then get culture to make sure not strep.  Novacaine gel can help.

Question 7

will my tonsillitis go away i have red swelled up tonsils

Accepted Answer

Usually: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician &amp; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have Strep Throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider Tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: Mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day.

Question 8

had tonsillitis tried to treat it on my own. most pus patches went away except one. tonsils still swollen and it's been like 3 weeks. why wont go away?

Accepted Answer

Severe infection: Tonsils can become severely infected and may fail to respond totally to even anti-biotic therapy - that's why so many people have to have them removed. I hope you did not self-prescribe the Amoxicillin - it's not a good idea to do that and could make your health problems into the future harder to treat. See a doctor to get that last bit taken care of.

Question 9

had tonsillitis for a month won't go away been drinking ginger tea, using difflam forte, ibuprofen plus codeine what else pain is unbearable ?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: a good home remedy is to mix cherry flavored children's diphenhydramine with cherry flavored antacid in equal amounts in a jar or bottle  take a sip as needed to numb the throat.

Question 10

for 3 months now ive been terrified that i have leukemia. year ago cbc showed reactive lymphocytes which scared me. recheck was fine. i get tonsillitis often and occ small bruises that do go away. would i know by now if i did? yearly bw coming up?

Accepted Answer

: Reactive lymphocytes by blood smear are not uncommon and their presence does not put you at risk for leukemia. You have nothing to worry even you have history of recurrent tonsillitis.

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I have tonsillitis and i have tried ice packs, gargling salt water, nothing i seem to do will make the pain go away. is there something else i can try?

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Will my tonsillitis go away i have red swelled up tonsils

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Had tonsillitis tried to treat it on my own. most pus patches went away except one. tonsils still swollen and it's been like 3 weeks. why wont go away?

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Had tonsillitis for a month won't go away been drinking ginger tea, using difflam forte, ibuprofen plus codeine what else pain is unbearable ?

A member asked:

For 3 months now ive been terrified that i have leukemia. year ago cbc showed reactive lymphocytes which scared me. recheck was fine. i get tonsillitis often and occ small bruises that do go away. would i know by now if i did? yearly bw coming up?

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