Swollen And Hurting Tonsils. Will Alcohol Cure It?

Posted on Wed, 13 Jun 2012

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Wed, 13 Jun 2012 Answered on

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Question : Hey my tonsils are swollen and they hurt alot should I take shot of vodka to ease my pain?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (1 hour later)

Hi

Thanks for posting your query

Swollen and painful tonsils need to be evaluated and treated with antibiotics and analgesics and/or antiinflammatory agents

Medicated gargles may help temporarily

Vodka won't be of any help

Hope this helps
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Wishing you good health

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