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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Throat And Enlarged Tonsils
Hi, I m Tyler and I m 20 and was given Penicillin VK 500mg 3 times a day for 10 days for strep. I can barely swallow anything including smooth foods and my own saliva. I ve taken 7 doses of the Penicillin with no pain relief, and analgesics have not worked for me (Tylenol, Advil, Aleve). My right side of my throat is incredibly swollen and my tonsils are enlarged. What should I do?
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Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Hi, Thanks for the query.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids ,
anti inflammatory analgesic Paracetemol + Ibuprofen combination for pain with swelling &
Vitamin C to promote healing .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids ,
anti inflammatory analgesic Paracetemol + Ibuprofen combination for pain with swelling &
Vitamin C to promote healing .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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