Question 1

why do my tonsils hurt? is this normal? one of them looks swollen :(

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Without seeing you/your tonsils,this is difficult to answer.Infections of the back of throat and tonsils can cause pain and swelling.These infections can be caused by bacteria or viruses.Viral sore throats can be observed and treated with fluids and over the counter pain reducers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.Bacterial infections require antibiotics.Please see your doctor for an exam.

Question 2

my tonsils hurt&my inner ears hurts . what do you think it could cause it? is there something you can recommend for me to take that's over-the-counter

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis: At age 39, you most likely have a viral upper respiratory infection.  Whether  it is viral or bacterial,  the pain in the middle ear, not the inner ear, may be referred.  That is, the throat discomfort may refer pain to the side of the face.  
     The proper treatment in medicine is not to look for over the counter medicine first, but to be evaluated by a competent ENT doc before you do anything.

Question 3

my tonsils hurt and now i'm getting congestion runny nose post nasal drip?

Accepted Answer

URI: Winter's not over yet. Upper respiratory infection. Viruses, strep are still very common this time of year. Tonsils are immune tissues in the back of the throat that tend to be involved; much of the immune response will start there. Think about whether there's the possibility of strep throat - if so call for an appointment at your local provider. Rapid strep tests are very accurate.

Question 4

yesterday i had a panic attack and started yelling and after that my tonsils hurt constantly and it hurts to swallow. could i have strained my tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Panic attack: I understand your distress. 
Yelling seems to suggest unresolved feelings of resentment and anger.
It is unlikely that your tonsils will hurt constantly due to yelling. See Physician for tonsils.

Do Breathing and Music Relaxation, Yoga, Meditation and Tai Chi

Become Captain over your panic, not VICTIM.
See Psychiatrist for Medication and Therapy for panic attack, and unresolved feelings.

Question 5

2 weeks ago i got a sore throat but it started to just hurt on one side. it didn't feel sore. it seems to be my tonsil, hurts when i swallow & yawn.

Accepted Answer

Family practice : 2 week hx of sore throat / possible tonsillitis needs to be seen and appropriately treated.

Question 6

my right tonsil hurts, it hurts to swallow and my right ear hurts as well as its sort of ringing, can someone tell me what's wrong? my tonsil's hurt like this for about 2-3 days now and it started off with body aches and a sore throat then grew?

Accepted Answer

: Please have a Strep screening test, COVID 19 testing based on your description. Monitor temperature and breathing. Watch for shortness of breath and fever. Drink fluids and NSAIDs are often effective in relieving muscle aches. Follow up with your PCP or see urgent care for further management.

Question 7

4 huge tonsil stones just came out , they were stuck behind the flap that covers my tonsil. my tonsil now hurts very bad. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Having tonsillar stones is not normal, nor is pain in the tonsils. It would be prudent to consult an ENT specialist.

Question 8

what does it mean when my left tonsils hurts? and have left back pain and my left side of my back hurts?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Can be several different problems: infection, strain, pneumonia , cardiac pain, etc. See pcp.

Question 9

my tonsils really hurt can hardly talk what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Get checked!: You may have tonsillitis, a strep throat, mononucleosis, or epiglotitis (an infection of the soft tissues of the airway). Getting examined by your physician or an urgent care center is the best way to get you diagnosed and treated. Plus, it's the best way to get you feeling more comfortable. Hope you're feeling better soon. Lgromkomd.

Question 10

i have had my right tonsil hurt since i was 19 not enough to explain i take tylenol (acetaminophen) but what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go To ENT Doctor: There is little that we can offer you here for a four year old symptom. If you are getting no answers or relief from your physician you should get a new specialist for another opinion.

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Why do my tonsils hurt? is this normal? one of them looks swollen :(

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My tonsils hurt&my inner ears hurts . what do you think it could cause it? is there something you can recommend for me to take that's over-the-counter

A member asked:

My tonsils hurt and now i'm getting congestion runny nose post nasal drip?

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Yesterday i had a panic attack and started yelling and after that my tonsils hurt constantly and it hurts to swallow. could i have strained my tonsils?

A member asked:

2 weeks ago i got a sore throat but it started to just hurt on one side. it didn't feel sore. it seems to be my tonsil, hurts when i swallow & yawn.

A member asked:

My right tonsil hurts, it hurts to swallow and my right ear hurts as well as its sort of ringing, can someone tell me what's wrong? my tonsil's hurt like this for about 2-3 days now and it started off with body aches and a sore throat then grew?

A member asked:

4 huge tonsil stones just came out , they were stuck behind the flap that covers my tonsil. my tonsil now hurts very bad. is this normal?

A member asked:

What does it mean when my left tonsils hurts? and have left back pain and my left side of my back hurts?

A member asked:

My tonsils really hurt can hardly talk what do i do?

A member asked:

I have had my right tonsil hurt since i was 19 not enough to explain i take tylenol (acetaminophen) but what should i do?

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