Question 1

right tonsil is swollen but not that much and lump in the neck it is been 2 weeks and it didn't shrink to normal.no other symptoms. what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat symptoms or upper neck lymph node symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or stomach acid reflux. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat).

Question 2

one swollen lymph node under right tonsil, possible cause?

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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

what do you suggest if my right tonsil is swollen and hurt to drink cold stuff and to swallow?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil: Good question. My be tonsillitis or an abscess less likely dental with referred pain from a back molar. Check it out today if its that painful.

Question 4

my right tonsil is swollen and hurt to drink cold stuff and to swallow. what do you recommend?

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Swollen tonsil: You may have tonsillitis, but more concerning is that it is just one tonsil.  That could mean that you have an infection or maybe even an abscess behind the right tonsil (peritonsillar abscess).  This usually needs to be treated by a drainage procedure, which is done by an ENT specialist.  Could be something else, which should be evaluated, also by an ent.

Question 5

something feels stuck in my right tonsil, but there isn't any sign of tonsil stones and it is not swollen. what might this be? globus feeling?

Accepted Answer

Doctor to evaluate: If something is in the throat or neck, an ear-nose-throat doctor and a gastroenterologist should evaluate. The doctors may decide to do special studies to see if something happens during swallowing, or if some lump (a growth) is there. Sometimes, nothing can be found at the present time, but rechecking later may locate a problem, especially if the problem has grown big enough to show up.

Question 6

i have this little bean shaped looking thing where my right tonsil used to be. i also have earaches and swollen gland all on my right side. why?

Accepted Answer

Tonsilloliths: From your description, I have to guess that you have already had your tonsils out.  If the color is a flesh color or pink or even red, it could be residual tonsillar tissue that was either incompletely removed or it could be tonsil from the back of your tongue.  It is not uncommon to have earaches with pain in the tonsil beds, so it is probably referred pain.  This might explain the glands, too.

Question 7

my right tonsil is slightly swollen for 2 months, then i found a lot of stones that come out from it. the swelling can be releated to tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Stones can form in salivary ducts, but not tonsils. Best to be seen by an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist for a good exam and more complete evaluation. Hope this helps!

Question 8

right tonsil swollen and a red lump. tonsil stone?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: Tonsils stones are usually white to yellow in color. Red lump on the tonsil may be secondary to an infection. You should see your physician.

Question 9

what are signs of tonsil cancer cause my right tonsil has been swollen for weeks now doctor took a swab of it and waiting for results now?

Accepted Answer

Consider biospy: At your age (26), this would most likely be an unusual presentation of Hodgkin's and the tonsil would feel different as well as just being big. It would also keep growing rapidly. I suspect the swab will come back normal flora and you may be offered a tonsillectomy if they're big enough to interfere with breathing while you sleep or are otherwise a problem.

Question 10

what could be the cause of painless mildly swollen right tonsil? no pain, but irritating swollen feeling. no viral infections lately. 20yrs old.

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Tonsil: You may have a big tonsil. May be normal. Show to your Dr.

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Right tonsil is swollen but not that much and lump in the neck it is been 2 weeks and it didn't shrink to normal.no other symptoms. what is the cause?

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One swollen lymph node under right tonsil, possible cause?

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What do you suggest if my right tonsil is swollen and hurt to drink cold stuff and to swallow?

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My right tonsil is swollen and hurt to drink cold stuff and to swallow. what do you recommend?

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Something feels stuck in my right tonsil, but there isn't any sign of tonsil stones and it is not swollen. what might this be? globus feeling?

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I have this little bean shaped looking thing where my right tonsil used to be. i also have earaches and swollen gland all on my right side. why?

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My right tonsil is slightly swollen for 2 months, then i found a lot of stones that come out from it. the swelling can be releated to tonsil stones?

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Right tonsil swollen and a red lump. tonsil stone?

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What are signs of tonsil cancer cause my right tonsil has been swollen for weeks now doctor took a swab of it and waiting for results now?

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What could be the cause of painless mildly swollen right tonsil? no pain, but irritating swollen feeling. no viral infections lately. 20yrs old.

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