Throat gland swollen / tonsils

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Asked for Female, 29 Years

I recently had a dental problem including tooth infection and wisdom tooth removal. Both were done by the surgeon. I have now tonsils or glands kind of swollen in my throat making anything too difficult for me to swallow. Due to recent dental surgery I am not allowed to take anything hot or warm.

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Dr. Neha B

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There must be tonsillitis infection A detailed history and examination is required

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 9 yrs exp Indore

Do warm watwr gargles my frd

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Dr. Rekha

ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Tonsillitis infection you may be having. Gargle 1-1-1 x 5days. Course of antibiotic medicine you can take. Consult

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand

betadine gargle three times a day for 5 days

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Dr. Shruti Jagtap ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shruti Jagtap

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Pune

There can be some swelling due to inflammation Considering that you must be given antibiotics pre and post procedure .

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Take a course of anti-inflammatory tab Enzoflam twice daily for 3 days.

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Visit your dentist to rule out if there is any infection at the operates site.

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