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I have tonsillitis, finished my antibiotics but my tonsils are still swollen and white. i have 0 appetite, eating makes me nauseous but im still trying because i know i need to. any food recommendations besides soup?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No. Can't beat chicken soup. Tonsillitis is almost always due to a virus. So antibiotics do not help. Gargling with aspirin in water helps some. Assuming you are not allergic to aspirin.

Answered 10/26/2022

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

This might have been a viral infection, which does not respond to antibiotics. Discuss the possibility of infectious mononucleosis ("mono") with your doctor. Good luck.

Answered 11/6/2022

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