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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Glands In Throat
Hi, I have struggling with throat problems since I was very little. I get tonsilitis every 2 weeks or so, and this time around it is much worse than normal. My doctors gave me amoxicillin, azithromicin, and Phenegran w/codiene, but it isnt helping at all. I m wondering if i should ask my doctor about lymphoma. My dad has cancer, and im starting to worry that my swollen glands might be something really bad. I need help.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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There are some persons who have frequent recurrent episodes of tonsillitis and would qualify for tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils).
Tonsillectomy is considered in an adult if they experience at least 3 severe episodes a year or 4 or more a year that may not be severe.
IF this is the case for you, you should consider asking your GP for a referral to an ENT surgeon for assessment.
I hope this helps
There are some persons who have frequent recurrent episodes of tonsillitis and would qualify for tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils).
Tonsillectomy is considered in an adult if they experience at least 3 severe episodes a year or 4 or more a year that may not be severe.
IF this is the case for you, you should consider asking your GP for a referral to an ENT surgeon for assessment.
I hope this helps
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