Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
6 weeks agao i had bacterial sinusitis and left swollen tonsil i was given penicillin and the swelling went away however the lump behind the tonsil flap still remains-normal in colour. causes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Please clarify: Not sure hat you are asking. But if your symptoms are resolved, and there is still a small lump behind the tonsil, then keep your followup visits with your doctor who can monitor you. If that lump is an abcess, that would be a problem that your doctor can identify and treat.
Answered 8/7/2015
3.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
7th day of penicillin for strep. Pain has dulled significantly but still present and tonsils still swollen. Is it normal that white spots are forming?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My left tonsil has been swollen for 6 days ive been taking penicillin past 24 hrs how long before the tonsil returns to normal? btw its not causing any obstruction but theres a white spot next to it
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
6 yrs old had fever 12 days ago finished penicillin a week ago fever gone still many swollen nodes and tonsils wbc tested On 4th day of penicillin 4.2?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My left tonsil is swollen and white spot next to it some healthtap drs say tht it wont go away without drainage-on penicillin past 24 hours its been swollen for 6 days Please can someone clarify this?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Three weeks ago i finished taking penicillin because my left tonsil was swollen. After finishing penicillin my tonsil swelling went down but there's lump still behind it. How do i get rid of this?
My left tonsil has been swollen for 6 days I've been taking penicillin v past 48 hrs. Swelling has reduced theres still a lump behind it & if i push it with my tongue it leaks will this need draining?
How do I home-remedy sinusitis? It was really swollen 2 days ago, seemed to be better when I saw the GP but now it's bad again. I have red lumps covering back of tongue, swelling either side of tonsils, my throat is dotted red + nostrils blocked
I was prescribed penicillin for bacterial sinusitis. Can penicillin v cause orange-reddish urine? 2 months ago i had kidney stones could it be related?- so far i have no other symptoms i.e flank pain
Can acute sinusitis cause extreme left neck gland swelling, right is also swollen but not as severe. Sinusitis is unresponsive so far to 2weeks amox.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
