A member asked:

I got a tonsillectomy 5 years ago. my throat currently hurts, is bright red and has a yellowish tint where my tonsils were. what does this mean?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Pharyngitis: Hello, there are many possible causes of what you are seeing. A thrush, dehydration, viral or bacterial pharyngitis all are possible. I would recommend drinking adequate fluids, gargle with salt water and consider ibuprofen. If after 5 days total, if your symptoms still persist, see your doctor for further evaluation.

Answered 4/25/2016

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