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The back right side of my tongue hurts. Why?
Optional Information: Gender: Female Age: 23 Already Tried: It is pretty much right where the tongue meets with the back of my throat(right behind my teeth). It is a dull throbbing when I talk or move it and is a bit more sharp when I swallow. It feels like a typical sore throat...but on my tongue. When I looked at it i see nothing but the right side of my throat is a bit swollen too but it does not hurt just feels scratchy. Its a first for me and a bit strange.
Hello,You have probably developed Tonsilitis - inflammation of the tonsils.You will need to take antibiotics for a cure. Till you see a doctor, please take Ibuprofen tablets 200mg thrice daily and gargle with warm saline water twice a day. You can also use Hexidene mouth wash - it is an antiseptic mouth wash available without a prescription.I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask a followup question if necessary. If not, please click the green 'Accept' button on this page. Leaving a bonus and positive feedback will be highly appreciated.
Not to question your knowledge but is tonsillitis common to be only on one side? I have had strep on a regular basis and I know that would attack my whole throat.
Yes, tonsilitis can occur on only one side - in fact, it is more common to get tonsilitis on only one side rather than bilaterally.I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask a followup question if necessary. If not, please click the green 'Accept' button on this page. Leaving a bonus and positive feedback will be highly appreciated.
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