swollen tonsil - doctor hasnt really helped me :(

[georgiasmithy]

I went to my doctor's recently about a swelling i have in the back of my throat, it doesn't effect me in any way at all except for the simple fact that i know it is there.
The doctor told me all i need to do is eat more fruit and veg and natural yogurt to get my immune system working to the best it can, however this diagnosis doesn't seem enough to me, any way anyone can help?

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
First of all the swelling has to be identified. If it is a swollen tonsil and it is not causing any symptoms, then it can be left alone. Only a visual examination can suspect whether it is inflammatory of cancerous. If it is a cyst or a blocked salivary gland, then this may need to be excised.
Often people have swollen tonsils for no apparent reason. Some may have due tot gastric reflux. Others may be allergic to something. Hence all these factors have to be considered. Please consult an ENT specialist for this.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

[denise120]

that happened to me and i went to see my doctor they told me about the fruit and stuff but then some one told me to  take vitamins and alot of icecream and after a while i forgot i even had it now its away