I'm 20 years old, and for the past 6 months i've been having problems with my tonsils. White spots on them, swelling, irritation. I've been to the doctors numerous times to get medication for them. I've used amoxicillian, penicillian, and another type of antibiotic. When I take the pills the infection seems to go away, but them comes back within a month or so. Ive been tested for mono, strep throat, and tonsilitis. I was diagnosed with strep throat, and tonsilitis the first couple times the infection occured. Mono tests came back negative.
I just want to know what's the best thing to do to make sure that the infection does not come back anymore. I've caught it coming back early so no fever has happened since the first couple times. Do I have to get my tonsils removed? Please help.
2007-03-05 02:24:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I wonder if it's from oral sex with my girlfriend or not? Because I wash my hands very frequently, and I take a multi-vitamin everyday. I'm not sure at all. I'm going to to the doctor today, and see what they say about this.
2007-03-05 04:47:16 · update #1
I get this same thing ALL the time. I went to a doctor about it once and he told me it would be best to have them removed (they'd have to be removed when they're not infected). But he also warned me that it's a nasty surgery.
What I do is quite smoking immediately (don't know if you do) and gargle with warm water and salt three times a day. It'll get rid of the white spots & soothe your throat. Drink lots of warm liquids like cider or tea and lots of vitamin C.
2007-03-05 02:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Winette 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think some people are prone to that. Not sure if there is a "cure all' answer but make sure you are taking Vit C and drink a lot of water. You can gargle daily with salt water or Listerine - something that will kill germs and keep the tonsils from getting too swollen. My daughter has similar symptoms. Now-a-days they don't take your tonsils out like they did when I was a kid. If you start to feel bad you should make sure your doctor knows so they can make the determination on what should happen next.
2007-03-05 02:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by intrigue899 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my tonsils removed when I was 17 because of similar reasons. It's the best thing I ever did. I haven't had a sore throat since and don't have to worry about strep anymore.
2007-03-05 04:14:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 01:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should have them removed. My Brother had the same problem when he was younger. The Family Doctor kept trying to treat him and he had such high fevers that he got minor brain damage that has affected his whole life. My Parents finally got him to a different Doctor and he immediately had them removed.
He didn't have any problems after that, but by then the brain damage was done. He can work (simple jobs) and drive, but just barely.
Get a second opinion soon.
2007-03-05 02:36:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 10:23:18 · answer #6 · answered by hosfield 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give a try to homeopathy before getting them removed.
2007-03-05 02:40:22 · answer #7 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Cipro and amox together or the Z-pac
2007-03-05 04:27:48 · answer #8 · answered by Kitkat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you might have to get them removed.
Check out these links
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/tonsillitis.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsillitis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tonsillitis/DS00273
2007-03-05 02:43:49 · answer #9 · answered by Carlene W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋