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How To Treat Swelling Of Tonsils Due To Choking Of Throat After Eating Food?
This morning I ate a donut and I felt like there was something stuck in my throat all day. I didn t think much of it because I haven t been feeling that good. When I got home I looked at my throat to see my tonsils were swollen but on my left one a spiral cut was in it. I have no idea if that s a bad thing but there are no white spots or anything only swelling and a spiral cut. Do I need to get my tonsils out? I m going to the doctor on Tuesday but I wanted to know if this is urgent.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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No , please dont worry , it is not urgent and i dont think you have to remove your tonsils. The cut may be due to some hard item in your doughnut and will generally heal in 2-3 days , just avoid hot and spicy food and drink plenty of water. You can also gargle with warm salt water , it will give you some relief.
Take care
No , please dont worry , it is not urgent and i dont think you have to remove your tonsils. The cut may be due to some hard item in your doughnut and will generally heal in 2-3 days , just avoid hot and spicy food and drink plenty of water. You can also gargle with warm salt water , it will give you some relief.
Take care
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