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What Causes Sore Throat With Swelling Of The Tonsils?

Dear Doctor - my niece has a problem: at the onset of her period gets a very sore throat, tonsils swell, she feels "sinusy", and at times she feels like she can not breath. Are the 2 related?. I've seen searches that imply that this could be possibly related to the ovaries or possibly endocrine related. Most of the searches point to UK sites also. I would appreciate any help - she's been to 5 doctor's and is today undergoing lap surgery to decrease the size of the tonsils to help with symptoms. Thank You for any help you may have. Suzanne
Tue, 13 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per the symptoms sore throat, tonsillitis and feeling sinusy just before or at the onset of menstruation comes under Premenstrual syndrome and it is due to reduced progesterone levels which causes more relaxation of tongue muscle leading to tongue fall towards throat during sleeping which creates a suction pressure causing the acid from stomach to reflux in throat causing sore throat and irritation and inflammation of tonsils,and choking due to inflamed and swollen throat..
Some women also has cold like symptoms and congestion..
As she is undergoing laproscopic surgery the problem with tonsils may resolve but can still have the symptoms of sore throat at every onset of periods..
For symptomatic relief from sore throat warm saline gargles can be done 3 to 4 times a day.
Taking Ibuprofen can provide relief..
Avoid spicy food.
Drink plenty of water and take antacids half an hour before meals as both will help in making the acid less concentrated..
Sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet.
Prefer left lateral position if you want to sleep laterally..
For sinusy and congested feeling steam inhalations and saline nasal sprays can help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Sore Throat With Swelling Of The Tonsils?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per the symptoms sore throat, tonsillitis and feeling sinusy just before or at the onset of menstruation comes under Premenstrual syndrome and it is due to reduced progesterone levels which causes more relaxation of tongue muscle leading to tongue fall towards throat during sleeping which creates a suction pressure causing the acid from stomach to reflux in throat causing sore throat and irritation and inflammation of tonsils,and choking due to inflamed and swollen throat.. Some women also has cold like symptoms and congestion.. As she is undergoing laproscopic surgery the problem with tonsils may resolve but can still have the symptoms of sore throat at every onset of periods.. For symptomatic relief from sore throat warm saline gargles can be done 3 to 4 times a day. Taking Ibuprofen can provide relief.. Avoid spicy food. Drink plenty of water and take antacids half an hour before meals as both will help in making the acid less concentrated.. Sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet. Prefer left lateral position if you want to sleep laterally.. For sinusy and congested feeling steam inhalations and saline nasal sprays can help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.