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Is this tonsillitis?

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Elderberrybabe · 19/12/2023 19:46

DS is 7. Complained or a sore throat on Sunday.... it was a little red but nothing concerning. Today his throat is like this.... is this tonsillitis. His temperature has been a little up and down but easily brought down with calpol and nurofen.

please don't judge his teeth. He has sensory issues due to autism

Is this tonsillitis?
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Original poster
Elderberrybabe · 19/12/2023 20:48

Also, his tonsils have always been enlarged. I was told when he was younger that they should shrink over time. How long is too long for large tonsils and how big is too big??

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jadey1991 · 19/12/2023 21:16

Hi op, yes it does look like tonsillitis. Speak with gp in the morning. Bless I hope your child gets better soon. 🙏🏼

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Elderberrybabe · 19/12/2023 21:17

Thank you for replying. I'll get in touch first thing :)

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jadey1991 · 19/12/2023 21:22

Elderberrybabe · 19/12/2023 21:17

Thank you for replying. I'll get in touch first thing :)

No problem. I do hope your son feels soon x

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