Question 1

will you always have tonsillitis on only one side?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Inflammation of the tonsils or tonsillitis is almost universally on both sides. There are cases where one side may have a more complicated problem such as an abcess. See your doctor for help.

Question 2

would i be able to have strep or tonsillitis only on one side of the throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The bacteria is likely all over your throat but you may only have one tonsil that has significant swelling. However, if one side is markedly swollen to the point that it is causing the uvula to be pulled to one side that could be a serious condition called a peri-tonsilar abscess. That can impact the airway and merits emergency care.

Question 3

hi i'm on antibiotics for tonsillitis but on one side only n have pain cos of pain in lump on neck i'm worried might be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Swollen gland: Having tonsillitis and a big swollen gland on one side is common.  Give the antibiotics a few days to work.

Question 4

i cannot tell if the pain and swelling im feeling is still from tonsillitis or an abscess. its only on one side?

Accepted Answer

: With tonsillitis you only see the enlarged tonsil and exudate but in peritonsillar abscess you will see the engorged swelling of the pharyngeal structure next to the inflammed tonsil and it pushes to tonsil to the uvula. High fever and painful swallowing are prominent in peritonsillar abscess and you are quite sick, much more than tonsillitis. Please see your doctor or visit urgent care.

Question 5

i have tonsillitis, i saw white dots and one side is more swollen. painful on swallowing fever etc. my gp prescribed antibiotics without seeing me?

Accepted Answer

Thoughts: The gp almost certainly suspects strep throat. If the following 4 criteria are met, then there is 38-63% likelihood: 1) no cough, 2) fever, 3) tonsillar exudate and 4) tender lymph nodes in front of neck. This is not perfect, so in the US it is recommended that testing be done to confirm. Waiting for culture results to initiate antibiotics does not increase risk of rheumatic fever.

Question 6

is it possible that i have tonsillitis while taking antibiotics for strep? my tonsil started swelling on one side and painful swallowing

Accepted Answer

Dr. can recheck: A throat that is painful and swelling on one side needs medical attention. Whether such a patient can drive to the doctor's office, or should be driven by a friend or relative, depends on the severity of symptoms. Possible causes include strep throat with a very swollen tonsil, or a growing tonsillar abscess that the antibiotics so far is not controlling.

Question 7

could i have a tonsil stone? one sided tonsillitis 3 weeks ago, still feels like something behind tonsil, sore and difficult swallowing.treatment?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillar infection: You need to see a doctor asap. This could possibly represent a tonsillar or peri or retrotonsillar abscess which can be very severe. Please go and see a doctor, preferably an ENT specialist quickly. Good luck and hope this is amenable to rapid and simple treatment.

Question 8

i have a swollen neck lymph node from one side for two months. i went to my doctor and told me i had tonsillitis and pericoronitis. i got treatment about a month ago, but my neck and my tonsils are still swollen.

Accepted Answer

If not improving,: a recheck with your doctor is appropriate.

Question 9

had tonsillitis for a week, on antibiotics, throat pain better but one side of tonsil still swollen, side of neck still tender too. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: In this situation it will be important to makes sure there is no peritonsillar abcess.

Question 10

my laryngologist told me i have tonsillitis im taking antibiotics but it doesnt help can it be tonsil cancer? ive fever and my throat hurts on one side

Accepted Answer

Tonsilitis: Cancer in this area at your age is extremely rare and unusual, particularly if this is an acute illness. More than likely this infection, if responding to antibiotics at all, is curing the infection, but the inflammatory process takes a longer time to recede. Hope you are better soon. Cancer would not be likely.

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Will you always have tonsillitis on only one side?

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Would i be able to have strep or tonsillitis only on one side of the throat?

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Hi i'm on antibiotics for tonsillitis but on one side only n have pain cos of pain in lump on neck i'm worried might be cancer?

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I cannot tell if the pain and swelling im feeling is still from tonsillitis or an abscess. its only on one side?

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I have tonsillitis, i saw white dots and one side is more swollen. painful on swallowing fever etc. my gp prescribed antibiotics without seeing me?

A member asked:

Is it possible that i have tonsillitis while taking antibiotics for strep? my tonsil started swelling on one side and painful swallowing

A member asked:

Could i have a tonsil stone? one sided tonsillitis 3 weeks ago, still feels like something behind tonsil, sore and difficult swallowing.treatment?

A member asked:

I have a swollen neck lymph node from one side for two months. i went to my doctor and told me i had tonsillitis and pericoronitis. i got treatment about a month ago, but my neck and my tonsils are still swollen.

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Had tonsillitis for a week, on antibiotics, throat pain better but one side of tonsil still swollen, side of neck still tender too. is this normal?

A member asked:

My laryngologist told me i have tonsillitis im taking antibiotics but it doesnt help can it be tonsil cancer? ive fever and my throat hurts on one side

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