I have had severe throat pain since last week. Noticed a small bump near the right tonsil area. I also have chills and feel feverish.
Went to the Dr. They checked for flu and COVID which comes -ve.
Tested throat culture and results didn't come yet.
Dr said that bump near the tonsil looks like a fluid filled bump. he didn't concern about it much. Told my ears and throat looks red but not infected.
Gave me steroids injection and prescribed augmentin antibiotics.
I started antibiotics on Friday night. Next day was ok. Today I feel more chills and feverish. Along with more throat pain.
The palm and foot are feeling very hot and body feels chilly. Temperature is normal but body feels very chills and feverish.
Is it normal to feel more sick after starting the antibiotics?
I am not sure if I need to get another opinion.
I am feeling sick more than before.
It's the third day of antibiotics and not feeling better today.
Does it look like tonsil abscess? Thanks.
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I completely understand ur concern.
The swelling smees to be a tonsillar hypertrophy so don't worry much regarding it unless the size increases or u see white/yellow, spots/patches over it.
Feeling feverish may be due to mild viral/bacterial infection a spike in temp of more than 99°F is significant else need not worry.
A normal viral infection needs anywhere between 3 to 7 days to resolve.
Next Steps
get a thermometer if not to measure the temp if more than 99 need to take antipyretics or else no need.
keep a watch on tonsils just once a day view is enough need not see repeatedly
Health Tips
keep yourself hydrated.
take plenty of warm fluids.
steam inhalation.
gargle with 5ml hexidine in 1 cup water after food.
can have cofsils / Strepsils or similar lozenges for soothing effect.
And don't panic take good rest with good high protein diet along with multivitamins and antioxidant supplements.
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