Question 1

why are my tonsils soooo swollen if i'm not even sick and haven't been in forever?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged tonsils: Tonsilar hypertrophy or enlarged tonsils does not always indicate an infection or inflammation. Enlarged tonsils can be dangerous however if they come togerther "kiss" in the bach of the throat.

Question 2

i don't know why my tonsils are red swollen and inflamed. no sore throat. a hard lump is present on one tonsil. my doctor says its nothing but he didn't look properly. noticed 4-5 weeks ago. im worried?

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Second opinion: If you are still worried then have another physician take a look as well.  Make sure you see an ENT because we specialize in the tonsils and problems associated with them.

Question 3

tonsils feel swollen but they are not

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Not swollen: If this us a sensation of a lump in the throat and there are no signs of any throat pathology, anxiety or stress may be the cause.

Question 4

what could cause my tonsils to be swollen?

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Swollen tonsils: Anything that irritates your tonsils will make them swell. Highest on the list is recent viral exposure, followed by acid reflux, nasal congestion, and allergies. Bacterial tonsillitis usually includes headache, fever, swollen neck lymph glands, enlarged tonsils and sore throat, with a coating on the tonsils.

Question 5

m tonsils are swollen but i don't feel sick?

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Sore throat: Your sore throat and tonsil enlargement can be secondary to post nasal drip from nasal allergies. Ask your doctor for a steroid nasal spray, it will appease your symptoms.

Question 6

swollen gland near tonsil wall, what is this?

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Swollen gland: Impossible to say without physical examination but could be a jugulodiagastric lymph node. Please follow up with ENT doctor asap.

Question 7

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

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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 8

my tonsils are swollen and painful what i do at home ?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: Gargle with dilute salt water. 1/2 tsp in 8 oz. of luke warm water. Do not smoke. No alcohol including mouthwashes. Anesthetic lozenges. Best to get antibiotics. Penicillin, augmenting, clindamycin

Question 9

question can adenoilds be swollen and not tonsils also ?

Accepted Answer

The: Adenoids could respond by themselves without tonsils getting involved.

Question 10

when your tonsils are swollen can somebody else catch it?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Swollen tonsils are not necessarily communicative.  But if you have either a viral or bacterial or viral/bacterial infection of the tonsils, then, of course, you can spread that infection to somebody else by sputum, or nasal secretions.

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Why are my tonsils soooo swollen if i'm not even sick and haven't been in forever?

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I don't know why my tonsils are red swollen and inflamed. no sore throat. a hard lump is present on one tonsil. my doctor says its nothing but he didn't look properly. noticed 4-5 weeks ago. im worried?

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Tonsils feel swollen but they are not

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What could cause my tonsils to be swollen?

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M tonsils are swollen but i don't feel sick?

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

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My tonsils are swollen and painful what i do at home ?

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