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Daughter’s throat - opinions please

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Jx21 · 17/02/2025 22:01

My daughters 3 and suffers from recurring tonsillitis, usually got told it was viral but she would only get worse so would end up back on antibiotics, after so long the doctor agreed to refer her to ENT, we are currently awaiting an appointment. Since the beginning of December she’s been ill with it the majority of the time, she’ll get a bit better for a week then back to crying from pain, vomiting etc. Two weeks ago she was put on a 10 day course of antibiotics again but told only to take them if she didn’t improve, she was in so much pain and with her temperature continuing I gave her them, she improved a little for a week however the last few days she’s in agony again, constantly coughing because her throat is irritating her and telling me how poorly her throat is. I’ve had a look at it and one tonsil seems much more swollen than the other to me but I’m also concerned about the blisters she’s got on the back of her throat, she’s had a few for a while but there’s so many now. Took her to the doctors again today and after only looking at her throat for a few seconds got told all looks ok not infected and if anything probably a virus, I had to mention the fact she suffers with recurring tonsillitis as gp was unaware. I may be over reacting but seeing her in so much pain is upsetting me now and just feel like compared to the child she usually is she’s not right at all. Her breathing is much louder than usual but told part of “virus”. I’ve attached pictures of her throat at the moment in hopes I can get some opinions and advice, thank you x

Daughter’s throat - opinions please
Daughter’s throat - opinions please
Daughter’s throat - opinions please
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formula3 · 17/02/2025 22:12

Veteran tonsillitis mum here- my little one had 10 infections a year for 3 years before they got removed.
blisters on tonsils tend to be viral not bacterial. Bacterial tends to be white pus spots, strawberry tongue or white coated and petichaie spots on palate (tiny red dots on area above tonsils)
hope ENT help 💖ps you’re not overreacting, you’re being a lovely mum caring for your daughter and fighting to get her treatment when needed 🌷

Jx21 · 18/02/2025 14:07

formula3 · 17/02/2025 22:12

Veteran tonsillitis mum here- my little one had 10 infections a year for 3 years before they got removed.
blisters on tonsils tend to be viral not bacterial. Bacterial tends to be white pus spots, strawberry tongue or white coated and petichaie spots on palate (tiny red dots on area above tonsils)
hope ENT help 💖ps you’re not overreacting, you’re being a lovely mum caring for your daughter and fighting to get her treatment when needed 🌷

Thank you for the lovely reply, I think it’s just so hard because as her mom I know when she’s not right and she is so poorly but just feel like I’m not being listened to. Today the back of her throat is now covered in blisters some very large too. There’s just been no break in it for weeks now and if it was viral like they’ve told me surely she wouldn’t be getting worse still weeks down the line. Can you remember how long the wait was between referral and removal for your little one?

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formula3 · 18/02/2025 14:16

I’m so so sorry, it feels like an endless battle doesn’t it? ☹️
it was a year for us but that was faster than we’d been prepared for an only because her tonsillitis was turning into scarlet fever every time she got it (monthly) and her attendance at school was 30% and she looked desperately ill. Even became resistant to penicillin.
here if you ever want to talk💞

formula3 · 18/02/2025 14:17

Also I know when she was poorly all the time it took her weeks and weeks to shake of viruses that weren’t tonsillitis, her immune system was just on the floor☹️doesn’t help I know but I just want you to know you’re not alone x

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