My tonsils have swollen to the point where it does get difficult to open my mouth wide as my back teeth are nearly buried! Which makes me think, possibly the gums themselves are swollen causing the Tonsils to do there job and filter out bacteria.
My question: I had a tooth break off about a year ago. Since then the gum has grown over top of it. Is it possible this tooth is the cause of my symptons? I have no pain in the area that the tooth is, no swelling of the gum, no visible discharges of any kind, but there is an odor present.
Common sense would lead me to think that my tooth is the cause of all this chaos going on with my tonsils and mild sore throat, I just want some sort of direction on how to proceed with my problem.
I have no fever, I do have a mild problem with the ears (like they make a swishing sound if I move my head suddenly-like there is fluid inside). Lymph glands in neck below jaw line are swollen but to a degree that alarms me.
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Replied by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 02/06/2012
Evandino, if you've never tried Zinc Lozenge's for the Tonsil/Throat problem, it might prove worth it.
Good luck and let us know either way.
Replied by Evandino (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) on 02/06/2012
Thanks Timh! I noticed several types of zinc lozgenges, does it matter if it has vitamin c or any other added supplements? I may be able to find some at one of the local stores, but just wanted to know if there was a particular brand or zinc combo I should be looking for.
Thanks again!
Replied by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 02/07/2012
Evandino, most Zinc Lozenges do have Vit-C which is a bonus for infection but there is some criticism of the C causing the loss of tooth enamel so it may be wise to not use long-term. The Zinc/Elderberry Lozenges have gained big favor lately as Elderberry tea has become a very effective sore throat, cough and cold remedy.
Hope this helps and good luck. Post results.
Replied by Debbie (Melbourne, Australia ) on 02/07/2012
Evandino, I have read where people have sprayed iodine into the back of the throat and it has healed the tonsils where they are infected. Get a small spray bottle and aim it at the back of the throat. It will kill any bacteria/yeast problem you may have.
Gargling with cayenne pepper would also be good although it may be a bit hot.
In the first instance I would try iodine.
Replied by Nj Hairguru (Closter, Nj) on 02/27/2012
I too (used to get ) tonsil stones when my immunity was taxed. Keep your immunity strong and they'll disappear. My tonsils at one point were so large, inflamed and even had MOSS bacteria growing over them- so I finally went to the ENT. He had to give me a steroid injection into the tonsils. And sent me home w/ more steroids to take orally. This all tripped off chronic fatigue syndrome for over 10yrs. Which would have been super ez to beat- had I simply done oregano oil, olive leaf extract, Apple Cider Vinegar and good stong hi doses of probiotics. (like 10-20 billion flora when ur on meds to control yeast). The thing that concerns me- is that ANY time u have swollen lymph nodes- (that's what they do when they fight infection! ) it means u NEED ANTIBIOTICS. The broken tooth can easily cause infection - if not pulled, capped off etc. Start w/ the reg. DR. and get the proper antibiotics- then hit the dentist when ur feeling better. Just make SURE 2 do those probiotics from now on. When you're on meds and when you're not. U need them! Replied by Polly (London, Uk) on 03/28/2012
From what I read you need to see your dentist, the tooth as the cause of the problem seems like a possibility, especially as you referred to an odour. When a tooth breaks, it is more vulnerable to infection - the gum growing over it may have trapped the developing cavity inside and make it harder to clean. do all these things in the mean time, as well as a twice daily antiseptic gargle but then go to your dentist before you end up with an abcess or lose the rest of the tooth.
