Question 1

swollen tonsils, fever, weak, pain all over body, but why severe neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Most likely pain : The pain most likely in this scenario is from enlarged and inflamed lymph nodes in your neck region and may also be muscular pain or myalgias that can accompany an infection, usually viral in origin.  If persists or worsens see your doctor.

Question 2

tonsils swollen. neck pain. ear pain. tightness in throat. had same problem last summer. doctor said it was allergies and gerd. eventually went away.

Accepted Answer

Avaluation: You should see your doctor for evaluation to find the cause ,so be treated.

Question 3

right side only: tonsil very swollen, burns, neck pain, ear pain w/ ringing. dr said it's not ear infection or strep (quick culture). tonsillitis?

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Maybe: Naming the infection gets a little fuzzy (tonsilitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis).  Most are viral infections that have typical 7-10 day span.  Important to rule out strep (moreso for children) because it is treatable and may have serious effects if not treated. Any inflammation in this tight area can cause lymphoid/tonsil swelling, ear discomfort, soreness. Worst case may be abscess under the tissue

Question 4

i am experiencing  swollen tonsils (quality: red) , sore throat and swollen throat. the following also describe me: pain when swallowing, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: New throat pain 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 or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep). Some throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can decrease pain.

Question 5

i am experiencing  swollen tonsils (quality: white or yellowish spots on tonsils)  and sore throat. the following also describe me: enlarged or tender lymph nodes, spots on throat, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: You need to get your throat checked by an ent.  You need also to make sure you don't have mono.
After that a decision will be made on the chronicity of your condition and whether the tonsil need to come out.
Good luck and feel better!

Question 6

what does it mean when you have swollen tonsils plus some stiff neck?

Accepted Answer

Possible lymph nodes: Tonsils are lymph nodes--the structures that hold many cells of our immune system. They can get enlarged as a response to infection. There are glands in the neck often called 'swollen glands' when enlarged, so often the two go together and both can feel sore if inflamed. Strep throat and many viruses can cause this. Cancer is rare for what you describe, but i strongly recommend seeing your doctor.

Question 7

my question is what causes headaches, swollen tonsils, stiff neck, and earaches?

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Throat infection : The group of symptoms listed can form a cascade. Tonsils can be swollen from infection, possibly viral or bacterial. Referred  pain from the throat to the ears is common, so the ears hurt. When there is an infection in the throat, lymph nodes in the neck would swell, which may become sore, and cause the neck to feel stiff.

Question 8

swollen glands and tonsils, ear and neck pain. what does this sound like?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis : Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. Signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils, sore throat, difficulty swallowing and tender lymph nodes on the sides of the neck (neck pain).

See your pcp for examination and treatment.

Question 9

have swollen tonsils form past 6 months been to docs have got all blood work and culture done everything is negative and i have a lymph node in neck??

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis?: You probably have tonsillitis or inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils and that makes some lymph nodes in your neck to react by making more cells (lymphocyte) to fight  any germs and thus the nodes become larger. It is quite common among teenagers and young individual to have what we call reactive lymphadenopathy (what I described). Lymph nodes should go back to normal as the tonsils do

Question 10

when i have swollen tonsils there is this "gland" that sticks out from the bottom of my neck towards my tonsils. makes it difficult  to swallow. what is that? pitty i can't post a picture

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. You should not be getting swollen tonsils. It would be prudent to see your doctor, preferably an ENT doctor. 
Wish you good health!

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Swollen tonsils, fever, weak, pain all over body, but why severe neck pain?

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Tonsils swollen. neck pain. ear pain. tightness in throat. had same problem last summer. doctor said it was allergies and gerd. eventually went away.

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Right side only: tonsil very swollen, burns, neck pain, ear pain w/ ringing. dr said it's not ear infection or strep (quick culture). tonsillitis?

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I am experiencing swollen tonsils (quality: red) , sore throat and swollen throat. the following also describe me: pain when swallowing, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain. what should i do?

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I am experiencing swollen tonsils (quality: white or yellowish spots on tonsils) and sore throat. the following also describe me: enlarged or tender lymph nodes, spots on throat, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain. what should i do?

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What does it mean when you have swollen tonsils plus some stiff neck?

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My question is what causes headaches, swollen tonsils, stiff neck, and earaches?

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Swollen glands and tonsils, ear and neck pain. what does this sound like?

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Have swollen tonsils form past 6 months been to docs have got all blood work and culture done everything is negative and i have a lymph node in neck??

A member asked:

When i have swollen tonsils there is this "gland" that sticks out from the bottom of my neck towards my tonsils. makes it difficult to swallow. what is that? pitty i can't post a picture

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