On my right tonsil, there is a single round white cyst about the size of a button. There is redness around the cyst. Whenever I swallow, there is a pretty sharp pain from the cyst. My right lymph node is also slightly swollen. I don't really feel feverish, nauseous, or achy.
I have been taking two 500 mg capsules of ampicillin a day for the past 3 days, but the problem seems to stay the same. It doesn't really get worse, either. Should I try getting another medicine or should the ampicillin cure whatever the problem is?
2007-02-14 10:25:12 · 4 answers · asked by j p 2000 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I would call the MD office and check to see if they would want you to come back in etc.You may need to change your antibiotic dose or choose a different one.You may be dealing with a "strep" infection with a tonsililar abscess.You can also use a mouth spray or throat lozenges like "Chloraseptic",that will numb the throat,and ease the pain.Take care. SW RNP
2007-02-14 11:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zithromax is a much better medicine for strep throat. I would call the doctor and ask about it.
2007-02-14 18:31:46 · answer #2 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor. He or she will really know best- and much better than random people on the Internet.
Your health is important. Take care of yourself.
2007-02-14 18:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by christine_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get to the doctor as you probably have strep throat.
2007-02-14 18:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by Ladyhawk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋