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Tonsilsilitis
My son his having fever due to enlarged tonsils. Please suggest a medicine. He had the issue one year back
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When a doctor prescribes medicine, the risks and benefits including the side effects are considered very carefully.
There are conditions that micmic tonsillitis and the treatment is different for different conditions. In view of the pandemic, you may choose not to visit the local doctor, but at least consult online by video to get the correct treatment for your son. Best wishes
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frequent warm water gargles will provide some relief. Encourage to eat and drink frequent small meals
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Plz don't self diagnose and treat in these times of pandemic .. consult a doctor
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ent doctor consult
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warm saline gargles, betadine gargles
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Depends on your son's weight
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if more than 50 kgs can start with augmentin 625 mg twice a day for 3 days along with half tab hifenac p for 3 days, both with food
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Salt water or betadine mouth gargle three times a day for local antiseptic
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History is inadequate
Provide history in detail
Attach picture of oral cavity
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consult online for proper evaluation
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..do hexidine mounth gargles,avoid cold items ..consult in online for clear history and clinical photos
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
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We can not prescribe medicine without proper history and diagnosis at least in pediatric pt.
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Consult ENT surgeon
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Avoid cold items
Warm Saline gargles
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