Question 1

is it possible for only one tonsill to swell? i know i'm either getting sick or i am sick stuffy nose headache sore throat but only one tonsil swollen

Accepted Answer

Yes: Only one tonsil can swell. You need to watch for severe soreness and swelling on one side which could be symptoms of an abscess forming. I would Reccomend if you have pus on only one tonsil that you be evaluated.

Question 2

can i have chronic tonsillitis in one tonsil if i have deep crypts but no tonsil stones but have really bad breath and only 1 swollen tonsil?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible.: It is possible to have only one swollen tonsil, but it should not be so bug that it is blocking tour throat or airway.  Just because there are no tonsil stones doesn't mean there is nothing wrong.  If you haven't already, please go see an ENT to make sure there is nothing wrong.

Question 3

my girlfriend has only one tonsil, it is swollen w/ white spots and her ears are ringing, she is currently taking amoxicillan, it has helped very litt?

Accepted Answer

Tonsilitis: If she has been on Amoxicillin and it has not helped she will require a change of antibiotic. Talk to the doctor.

Question 4

i only have one tonsil that is swollen, my left and it has been for a long time. is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Sometimes it only appears one tonsil is more swollen because of its position even though they are equal in size. Other times they are asymmetric and that may be cause for concern. In those cases of a persistently asymmetric tonsil, surgery may be indicated. Best to speak to an otolaryngologist for the best advice.

Question 5

what to do if only one of my tonsils are swollen?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil enlargement: Asymmetric tonsillar hypertrophy is neoplastic until proven otherwise especially since we don't know anything about your social history or recent symptoms. Consult an ENT for exam.

Question 6

i have white tonsil stones in only one tonsil that is slightly swollen. the swelling is releated to tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

R/O CRYPT TRAPPING: YES: Tonsilar crypt trapping can cause chronic tonsillitis  you need to have throat cultured and a full panel of blood work.  Empiric antibiotics Also ENT CONSULT re tonsillectomy . The firm external sensation may be a secondary enlarged lymph node.

Question 7

have only one red and swollen tonsil, which has some black parts and sore. painful to swallow.

Accepted Answer

Time to see doc : Tonsillitis appears likely and best would be to see your local doc. A focused exam will be needed and possible swab depending on actual findings. If not having a doc, an urgent care should be as good in order to get proper treatment.

Question 8

pregnant.  woke up with sore throat. it looks red but only one tonsil is swollen. no other symptoms. a tonsil stone came out yesterday. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Call Doctor: You have a throat infection.  It very well could be strep. Please contact your family doctor.

Question 9

what could this be, on one side of my tonsil just one little part of it is really swollen its not the whole tonsil and just on one side?

Accepted Answer

Probably viral: Does not sound like something dangerous. But safer to check with your doc to be sure.

Question 10

i have one swollen tonsil, it doesnt hurt, i can eat normally, sometimes it may feel like a piece of food can get stuck there, ive had it for about a month?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: Unilateral tonsillar enlargement is a cause for concern and you should see your doctor, preferably an ENT doctor.
Visit this site for information and talk to your doctor: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/530694/
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A member asked:

Is it possible for only one tonsill to swell? i know i'm either getting sick or i am sick stuffy nose headache sore throat but only one tonsil swollen

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Can i have chronic tonsillitis in one tonsil if i have deep crypts but no tonsil stones but have really bad breath and only 1 swollen tonsil?

A member asked:

My girlfriend has only one tonsil, it is swollen w/ white spots and her ears are ringing, she is currently taking amoxicillan, it has helped very litt?

A member asked:

I only have one tonsil that is swollen, my left and it has been for a long time. is that bad?

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What to do if only one of my tonsils are swollen?

A member asked:

I have white tonsil stones in only one tonsil that is slightly swollen. the swelling is releated to tonsil stones?

A member asked:

Have only one red and swollen tonsil, which has some black parts and sore. painful to swallow.

A member asked:

Pregnant. woke up with sore throat. it looks red but only one tonsil is swollen. no other symptoms. a tonsil stone came out yesterday. what do i do?

A member asked:

What could this be, on one side of my tonsil just one little part of it is really swollen its not the whole tonsil and just on one side?

A member asked:

I have one swollen tonsil, it doesnt hurt, i can eat normally, sometimes it may feel like a piece of food can get stuck there, ive had it for about a month?

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