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What Causes Swollen, Painless Tonsils In A Child?

Hello my son is 8 and his tonsils are very swollen but he says they do not hurt and are not bothering him. Everyone else in the house is sick right now with very dry coughs, runny nose, and congestion. Should I take him in to be seen right away or will it be viral like the doctor keeps telling me with the rest of us?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of swollen, painless tonsils which seems to be due to tonsillitis/tonsil stones. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages and do warm saline gargles on daily basis. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get throat swab test done and go for blood tests as well and start treatment after proper prescription. You should give child steam inhalation. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. You should take antibiotic Amoxicillin for 5 days in combination with anti inflammatory medication.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swollen, Painless Tonsils In A Child?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of swollen, painless tonsils which seems to be due to tonsillitis/tonsil stones. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages and do warm saline gargles on daily basis. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get throat swab test done and go for blood tests as well and start treatment after proper prescription. You should give child steam inhalation. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. You should take antibiotic Amoxicillin for 5 days in combination with anti inflammatory medication. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari