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What is the normal size of Tonsil
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Please help me
I am Worried about my tonsil.
I had a swallowing pain a month ago, when I looked in the mirror, the tonsils were red and swollen. If I took the medicine by showing it to the doctor, there is no pain in swallowing and the swelling is less than before.
I have never seen my tonsil before.
When there is pain then we have seen but now there is no pain and it is not red either.
But there is a confution. Is it normal or is it still swollen?
This is current images of tonsil
Please tell me
It is normal size or not
I am 20 years old and (hight-6.1ft)(weight-78kg)
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its not like a size for tonsil, every individual have different size depends on body to body , ur tonsils seems mild hypertropied may need medication
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Tonsils are first line of defence. They can get big in presence of any infections. But after taking treatment they reduce in size slowly over three weeks.
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If no fever or pain don't worry they will gradually decrease.
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Take warm water twice daily. gargle with salt water. if any pain fever see Doctor again
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Hello sir... ya it is enlarged than normal , but it doesnt mean that you have a problem, unless you have frequent throat pains, frequent cold, swallowing issues, snoring, excessive sleeping jn day time ... pls consult and ent surgeon if you have any of the above symptoms
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Proper oral hygiene
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Mouth wash and gargles2-3 times / day
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Dr. Nitin Medayil
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
A bit big in size but there is no infection at present. Nothing to worry.
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Dr. Ashil Manavadaria
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
Looks looks like mild enlarged tonsils
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if medications required for more than 3 times a year than go for tonsillectomy
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