Question 1

can you safely get vaccinated for covid if you suffer from chronic tonsillitis? so i have a constant virus my body is dealing either already? i know it sounds like a silly question?

Accepted Answer

: No question is silly here. Discuss with your personal physician.

Question 2

last year i got a bad stomach virus. 8 months on i've just been diagnosed with chronic tonsillitis by ent. could a stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

No: Chronic tonsillitis is typically related to recurrent tonsillar infections, whether viral or bacterial. It is unlikely precipitated solely by a bad stomach virus you contracted 8 months prior.

Question 3

what could cause chronic tonsillitis and 1 swollen lymph node on left under chin near neck? dr sees no abnormal blood work/virus. ocurring for 4+ yrs.

Accepted Answer

Chronic tonsillitis: Chronic tonsillitis is a very common condition that affects a lot of our patients. There are bacterial causes which need antibiotics for resolution and viral causes which require symptomatic care. If all studies were done and there is no mono then conseder a tonsellectomy. Your doctor will guide you into the best decision. Good luck.

Question 4

last year i got a bad stomach virus. 8 months on i've just been diagnosed with chronic tonsillitis by ent. could a stomach virus/bacteria cause this?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Whereas viral infections can help to produce chronic tonsillitis, it is unlikely the culprit for something that occurs 8 months later.

Question 5

what to do if i have chronic tonsillitis what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See an: Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Specialist.  Have them make sure this is defiantly tonsillitis and not something else.  If it is tonsillitis and appropriate antibiotic therapy does not work, then they may consider having your tonsils taken out.  The first step to any treatment is having the proper diagnosis.

Question 6

what to do if i am experiencing palpitations for 7 yrs. i have chronic tonsillitis. is it related?

Accepted Answer

Need a monitor: Palpitations for years may be abnormal. If the palpitations are constant, an ekg will often make the diagnosis, but if the palpitations are intermittent, a 24 hour (holter) monitor may be more helpful. Some patients experience significant palpitations with no discernible cardiac arrhythmia. A monitor can also help to diagnose these non-cardiac causes of palpitations, which are generally benign.

Question 7

what is the difference between chronic tonsillitis and acute tonsillitis? is surgery a common solution for chronic tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Duration: Acute means the infection is new and has just developed.  Chronic means the infection has been there for quite some time.

Question 8

please help! i have chronic tonsillitis what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT: You need to see a specialist to see what the next step should be. Surgery may be considered.

Question 9

is chronic tonsillitis contagious? if you have chronic tonsillitis can other people get it?

Accepted Answer

The : The short answer- possibly.  A person with chronic tonsillitis that is caused by group a strep is contagious until they are 24 hours into a course of antibiotics.  A person with chronic tonsillitis that is caused by other conditions such as acid reflux or enlarged tonsils is not contagious.  As you may have guessed, the only way to find the answer is to see the doctor.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of chronic tonsillitis? difference between chronic and acute tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: Chronic vs. Recurrent.  If the tonsillitis is recurring frequently, the tonsils may not be functioning effectively and require removal. Please go and see an ENT doctor and be evaluated.

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Can you safely get vaccinated for covid if you suffer from chronic tonsillitis? so i have a constant virus my body is dealing either already? i know it sounds like a silly question?

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Last year i got a bad stomach virus. 8 months on i've just been diagnosed with chronic tonsillitis by ent. could a stomach virus?

A member asked:

What could cause chronic tonsillitis and 1 swollen lymph node on left under chin near neck? dr sees no abnormal blood work/virus. ocurring for 4+ yrs.

A member asked:

Last year i got a bad stomach virus. 8 months on i've just been diagnosed with chronic tonsillitis by ent. could a stomach virus/bacteria cause this?

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What to do if i have chronic tonsillitis what do i do?

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What to do if i am experiencing palpitations for 7 yrs. i have chronic tonsillitis. is it related?

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What is the difference between chronic tonsillitis and acute tonsillitis? is surgery a common solution for chronic tonsillitis?

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Please help! i have chronic tonsillitis what do i do?

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Is chronic tonsillitis contagious? if you have chronic tonsillitis can other people get it?

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What are the symptoms of chronic tonsillitis? difference between chronic and acute tonsillitis?

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