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Hi I'm Dee. I'm 23 and married. I've worked in health care as well as office settings but am now a home-maker. I'm knowledgeable in a variety of subjects but don't mind doing a little research if asked about something I don't know about. Most of my friends come to me for advice. I read several advice columns and would like to help you also.

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I'm going to the doctors the day after tomorrow cause he doesnt have hours tomorrow. so dont tell me to go to the doctor cause thats annoying. I AM going.

anyway, my right tonsil is extremely swolen. its so big that I can feel it on my tongue.

And my right gland (the lymph node on my neck) is very swolen also.

ive been sick before, but never had swolen tonsils or glands.

How come its just the right side? anyone know what this could mean? people tell me I might need my tonsils out. is this true? please help if you know what youre talking about!

It sounds like you may have tonsilitis. It's easily treated with antibiotics. Probably only the right tonsil is infected, which is why only that side is swollen. The lymph node is swollen because your body is trying to fight the infection in your tonsils. Most doctors, as I understand it, won't take your tonsils out unless they are making it difficult for you to breath, are extremely enlarged, or you're prone to frequent infections in the tonsils. Of course, it depends on the doctor. Some will take out your tonsils at the first sign of a problem.

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(Rating: 5) that was great advice. thanks :)
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