Suggest remedy for swollen tonsils
Patient: Hi, 4 days ago I was smoking cigarettes with my friend then a day later I developed swollen tonsils. now only the right one is swollen and the gum behind the bottom wisdom tooth on the same side is soar. I feel that my groins hurt a little to. What could be the cause? Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCMi have gone through your query and i think that its a tonsillitis or inflammation of adenoids.Don have to worry about much. you can follow these steps:1. stop smoking (at least for few days)2. gargle with salty lukewarm water thrice daily3. rinse your mouth with chlorohexidine mouthwash4. take a course of antibiotic like Amoxycillin plus clavulanic acid5. if pain is more a painkiller can be taken.Following these steps will surely help.if the symtomps persist consult a doctor.Hope this ans your query. Take careRegardsDr. Shesh