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Suggest Treatment For A Dark Red Bump On The Tonsil

Hello I have a dark red bump on my tonsil, my throat has been sore for a a couple days and I had what the doctor thought was strep about a month ago, although the swab test came back negative she treated me anyway, and I never found out the result at the lab but I had a fever for over two weeks, I this is my second sore throat since, but I have never seen a red spot on my tonsils like this, could it be from irritating my tonsils and trying to get out tonsil stones with my fingers? I was doing that yesterday and now today I have this dark red bump/spot smaller than a pea.
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dark red bump on the tonsils. The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as tonsillitis . It occurs due to may reasons but untreated upper respiratory tract infection is most common reason for tonsillitis (as in your case).

I would suggest you to :-

- Do warm saline rinses several times a day .

- Take ibuprofen ( if not allergic ) or tylenol for pain and swelling .

- Take bendryl .

Consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for proper examination. You should not ignore it as the can get complicated . Some times untreated tonsillitis make tonsils to burst and the tonsillectomy will be the only option left .

Doctor may order blood test or throat swab test to confirm the diagnosis .

Doctor may prescribe broad spectrum antibiotics like amoxicilline for at least two weeks .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For A Dark Red Bump On The Tonsil

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dark red bump on the tonsils. The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as tonsillitis . It occurs due to may reasons but untreated upper respiratory tract infection is most common reason for tonsillitis (as in your case). I would suggest you to :- - Do warm saline rinses several times a day . - Take ibuprofen ( if not allergic ) or tylenol for pain and swelling . - Take bendryl . Consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for proper examination. You should not ignore it as the can get complicated . Some times untreated tonsillitis make tonsils to burst and the tonsillectomy will be the only option left . Doctor may order blood test or throat swab test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe broad spectrum antibiotics like amoxicilline for at least two weeks . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari