What to do when your tonsils are swollen and hurt?
It started with a gum infection possibly because of something I ate. Now the gums are almost okay but my tonsils hurt. Why is that? What can I do?
I’m also feeling cold.
There’s nothing you can do beyond rest and possibly antibiotics, which you will need to see a doctor for. You can try a warm, salt-water gargle. Since this started with a gum infection, you probably ought to seek medical advice.

Have them removed. Make sure it’s not strep throat or something like that. Go to the doctor – get antibiotics if there is an infection; which tonsilitis is.
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You Need To Have Them Removed….or else???
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There’s nothing you can do beyond rest and possibly antibiotics, which you will need to see a doctor for. You can try a warm, salt-water gargle. Since this started with a gum infection, you probably ought to seek medical advice.
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its called tonsilitis i had it drink a lot of water(my sister went to the hospital cuz she didnt drink enogh water) and your coldness just get extra sleep and a few extra blankets too also get some antibiotics and make sure its not srep throat
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get it checked out soon before it gets worse
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It could be an infection in the gums or the throat. I think you should get it checked. Till your appt., get some sore throat spray. Cepacol works good so does Vicks.
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