What Causes Swollen Tonsils?

Posted on Sat, 11 Apr 2015

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Question : I caught a bad cold, and had infected tonsils and sinuses, seems to be doing the rounds in my area. I frequently get respiratory
infections.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ui would need some info

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.

In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information,

I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap.

1) do you have swollen tonsils?

2) what did your doctor day about removing them?

3 ) any fever with the infection?

4) cough?

5) history of allergies?

6) any other medical issues?

Waiting for your input

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)

Resident M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar