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swollen tonsils
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swollen tonsils
by hootieman, Oct 31, 2008 07:37AM
I am 39 yrs old and woke up in the middle of the night with a sore throat and could feel something stuck in my throat. I thought it was some cold since I am dealing with allergies right now but when I tryed to bring it up I could feel it still there and fell it move. I believe my tonsils are swollen and was wondering if that is something I should worry about or just let it go down.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Nov 05, 2008 05:24PM
, Nov 05, 2008 05:24PM
It sounds like, what you are feeling, is associated with swollen tonsils or may actually be the tonsils. In either case, you should have your tonsils and throat examined and should do so without delay. The severity of bacterial infection of the tonsils varies greatly but it can sometimes be severe, involve other tissues in the immediate tonsillar area and may even spread to distant parts of the body. Grossly swollen tonsils are unusual in an adult and should be treated as a serious condition. Don't wait until tomorrow, even if you have to go to an emergency room (ER) to be examined and treated.
Good luck.
Good luck.
