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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Tonsils With Cranker Sore After Taking Zithromax Z Pack

I started with a cold (runny nose, itchy throat) on Monday and my doctor prescribed me Z pack. Since starting that medication, I have gotten worse. My tonsils have become very swollen and sore. I have canker sores and swollen painful gums. As soon as I swallow something, I have burning pain in my esophagus/stomach. The burning pain is whenever I swallow even a pinch of food that lasts about 10 seconds and then goes away until I swallow food again. I am 21 years old, 5'3", and about 190 pounds.
Fri, 10 Feb 2017
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain canker sores along with painful swollen gums along with burning sensation in esophagus and stomach is a clear indication that you have side effects of the antibiotic intake causing Apthous Stomatitis and Gastritis..
You should consult your treating physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation done..
For mouth ulcers and painful gums you can be advised to gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..
Do warm saline gargles..
Gargles with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia can help..
Apply numbing gel over the sore for relief from pain especially during eating..
Take a multivitamin tablet for a period of 15 days..
Avoid spicy, sour and acidic foods..
For burning sensation in stomach you can take Pantoprazole empty stomach in morning till you are on medication..
You can take antacid like milk of magnesia half an hour before meals..
Take plenty of probiotics like Yogurt..
Avoid spicy and heavy meals..

Hope this information helps..

Regards.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Uppari Mallesh's  Response
zithromax contains azithromycin which works well in case of throat infections/tonsillitis but some people who developed resistance may not get its benefits...Considering it's success rate your doctor might prescribed it.Better consult the doctor again n discuss abt problem ;he may change the antibiotic..Start mouth gurgling with warm saline water which is beneficial in throat infection and tonsillitis..As you BMI seems to be more according to your weight btr you shud focus on some weight reduction exercises n dietery measures...Regarding the Burning pain it could be bcz of Gastroenterology esophagueal reflux(Acid peptic disoreder) which needs proper treatment with PPIs and u must maintain food timings and shud avoid spicy food;cool drinks;alcohol;tea,coffee etc.
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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Tonsils With Cranker Sore After Taking Zithromax Z Pack

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain canker sores along with painful swollen gums along with burning sensation in esophagus and stomach is a clear indication that you have side effects of the antibiotic intake causing Apthous Stomatitis and Gastritis.. You should consult your treating physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation done.. For mouth ulcers and painful gums you can be advised to gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.. Do warm saline gargles.. Gargles with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia can help.. Apply numbing gel over the sore for relief from pain especially during eating.. Take a multivitamin tablet for a period of 15 days.. Avoid spicy, sour and acidic foods.. For burning sensation in stomach you can take Pantoprazole empty stomach in morning till you are on medication.. You can take antacid like milk of magnesia half an hour before meals.. Take plenty of probiotics like Yogurt.. Avoid spicy and heavy meals.. Hope this information helps.. Regards.