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What Causes Swelling In Tonsil Along With Pressure In Ear?
I noticed that my left tonsil is slightly swollen but I ve noticed that before that I was having some feeling of pressure in my left ear Also for about 6 months or so. It would pop and be ok for a little bit. Now it doesn t pop and like I said I noticed the slight swelling of the left tonsil? What do you think?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.
Understanding your concern.
The symptoms you mention in your query are pointing towards a chronic ear infection which led to tonsillitis .Because throat and ear are connected to each other by a pair of small tubes called Eustachian tubes .So infection of one can lead to infection to other .
The treatment will depend upon the cause .Ear infection can be because of blockage of Eustachian tube due to various reason like allergy ,cold ,sinusitis and excess mucus production .Infection can be due to both bacteria and virus .
If the infection is due to virus or mild it will go away by its own in few days ,but thats not the case with you.You probably have bacterial infection .Confirmation can be done by throat swab test or by taking fluid from ear.
I would suggest you to take oral antibiotics at least for week ,you can also use some antimicrobial ear drops,use warm compresses on ear ,do warm saline gargles and mucolytic agent like ambroxol can be taken.
If condition persists for more then a week you should immediately consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat),who can diagnose properly and can also perform ear tube procedure .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.
Understanding your concern.
The symptoms you mention in your query are pointing towards a chronic ear infection which led to tonsillitis .Because throat and ear are connected to each other by a pair of small tubes called Eustachian tubes .So infection of one can lead to infection to other .
The treatment will depend upon the cause .Ear infection can be because of blockage of Eustachian tube due to various reason like allergy ,cold ,sinusitis and excess mucus production .Infection can be due to both bacteria and virus .
If the infection is due to virus or mild it will go away by its own in few days ,but thats not the case with you.You probably have bacterial infection .Confirmation can be done by throat swab test or by taking fluid from ear.
I would suggest you to take oral antibiotics at least for week ,you can also use some antimicrobial ear drops,use warm compresses on ear ,do warm saline gargles and mucolytic agent like ambroxol can be taken.
If condition persists for more then a week you should immediately consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat),who can diagnose properly and can also perform ear tube procedure .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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