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A swollen painless tonsil and a swollen lymph node on the same side?
Last week I caught a cold from some family members, I was really congested and my tonsils swelled, around Wednesday I started feeling better where I could go back to school, but for some reason, my one tonsil has remained swollen but I don't feel pain from it. The back of my throat is red and veiny and the roof of my mouth is yellow and purple (I know it's not thrush) I also discovered about a 2cm swollen lymph node in the middle of my armpit on the same side, it feels sort of hard and almost completely painless except for when i apply quite a bit of pressure. I also had a tickle in my throat for about 2 days but it went away (I thought it may had been from visiting the city prior) Im worried.
Hi,
When you are sick with either a bacterial or viral infection your lymph nodes can become swollen, hard, and red; it's usually a sign that your body is trying to fight off an infection (or injury). Try using an anti-inflammatory med. like ibuprofen and applying a warm compress to the area's like your armpit and neck. Drink plenty of natural fluids like water and juice, and be sure to rest as much as possible. If you don't notice any improvement, or you begin to feel worse in the next 24 hours, go get checked out by a doctor. If you're experiencing a fever or notice that the swelling has become more pronounced, definitely go see a doctor for treatment (you may need antibiotics).
Hope you feel better soon :)
When you are sick with either a bacterial or viral infection your lymph nodes can become swollen, hard, and red; it's usually a sign that your body is trying to fight off an infection (or injury). Try using an anti-inflammatory med. like ibuprofen and applying a warm compress to the area's like your armpit and neck. Drink plenty of natural fluids like water and juice, and be sure to rest as much as possible. If you don't notice any improvement, or you begin to feel worse in the next 24 hours, go get checked out by a doctor. If you're experiencing a fever or notice that the swelling has become more pronounced, definitely go see a doctor for treatment (you may need antibiotics).
Hope you feel better soon :)
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