I had tonsilitis last week, went to see my doctor on 1st October, had tablets til 6th october, then on 8th october i woke up with swollen tonsils again. i still have them now, but my throat doesnt hurt and i can swallow, but they are touching!
should i ring up at 9:15am to see if i can get in to get them checked out, or should i see if they go down by themself? as ive already had antibiotics and they aint worked obviously - well they did but it came back again!!!
I just dont know what to do!!
answers please!!!
2007-10-10 20:47:45 · 29 answers · asked by Jemmax 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Sometimes a short course of anti-b's is not enough. See your GP, he/she might advise another course to kill the infection completely.
2007-10-10 20:51:12 · answer #1 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truly think that you need to call your Dr and let him/her know that your tonsils are swollen again. Matters not that you have no pain, there is still swelling. That indicates to me that there is still something "going on in there". Sometimes taking antibiotics does not work for a persistant bacteria and the Dr. has to prescribe a different antibiotic for the problem which I think is what he will do. Do not be suprised if he does give you a shot in your hip to "boost" the "new" antibiotic along. I hope you feel better and that this has helped, Good Luck and Blessings !!!
2007-10-11 06:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by DERLANDSON 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH YES.Call your Dr. immediately and let him take a look obviously you may need another cycle of antiobiots, or even a different kind. Does this happen frequently to you, I mean do you have swollen tonsils alot ? You might want to consider getting them out. Always let your Dr.know anything that is not right after all you know your body better than anyone else.Don't think they you're bothering him, he would want to know,especially something like this. So yes call him. Hope this helps,I used to work for a Physician Good Luck
2007-10-11 06:22:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GP and get it on record at your docs- then in future if its a problem your closer to get a referral to an ENT specialist.
Sometimes you need to have antibiotics for 10 - 14 days to get rid of the infection. I had a strep B infection in my throat which caused repeat tonsillitis and a near hospital admission for intravenous antibiotics. I became ill in a matter of hours, so get it checked.
A doctor will prescribe you the antibiotics necessary to treat a strep infection. Now, it's important to remember that you complete the strep antibiotic treatment. If you don't, the illness might make a comeback or even become rheumatic fever, and that my friend is a very bad thing to have.
Good Luck
xx
p.s. ask them to swab your throat!
2007-10-11 06:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by christmas_me_merry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tonsils are your guards. Generally contaminated oil creates problems. The endocrine system is a useful system for our body functions. So avoid removing these glands.
Non oily warm and fresh soups is the best treatment.
Roasted/boiled/steamed pulses (with turmeric applied) is good food.
Have some green salads with your meals. This will ensure clear bowels and minimise your problem.
Do some warm water + salt gargles.
Pl avoid stale and bakery foods/junk foods.
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2007-10-11 09:41:59 · answer #5 · answered by dbgyog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should , sometimes the course of antibiotics is not quite long enough to kill off the infection , or it may be a secondary infection.
Get it looked at to make sure it hasn't flared up and although not painful it might get worse!!
Good Luck
2007-10-11 03:56:59 · answer #6 · answered by Scobill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the doctor. They are touching? They might close all of the way if they are touching. Get checked out before they get worse.
2007-10-11 03:51:35 · answer #7 · answered by kim h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems the anti biotics you were prescribed have not worked or you need a larger dose for a longer period yeah go see your GP there will be know problems changing this..
2007-10-11 06:24:09 · answer #8 · answered by Mark A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can swell to the point of blocking your airway, so call the doctor right away. They may need to come out if the swelling cannot be brought under control.
2007-10-11 03:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi , i had exactly same problem as you , 3 times i had to go to doctors , after 3rd lot of antibiotics my throat got better
2007-10-11 04:07:30 · answer #10 · answered by suz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋