Do I need to see a doctor to get a prescription for antibiotics for tonsillitis if I have had some symptoms or will it go away on its own?

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My boyfriend is finishing his 10 days antibiotics for a tonsillitis tomorrow morning. As for me, in one week I had 2 times only 1 little white pimple on my left tonsil, which I treated with oregano oil and echinacea, so the first time it went away it came back maybe 5 days later to go away again 3 days later. Now, sometimes my throat is a bit dry and when I look at my tonsils I find that there are like holes, maybe because there was the stink before... should I consult for antibiotics or will it go away by itself

Jean-Félix Côté · Accepted Answer

Hello, What you are describing does not sound exactly like tonsillitis. However, it is true that tonsillitis is contagious so contact with your boyfriend's saliva could have passed the infection to you. In the case of tonsillitis/pharyngitis, it is necessary to treat with antibiotics when throat pain is present and interferes with activities of daily living. Other signs of the presence of tonsillitis, a pronounced taste in the back of the tongue, absence of cough, fever, swelling in the throat. Tonsillitis is much more common in children under 14 years old, that said you are not excluded from suffering from it. With the symptoms you are describing now, it is POSSIBLE that it is the beginning of tonsillitis but it is not a proper diagnosis. For now I would recommend: Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated Spoonful of honey in warm water can soothe the irritation in your throat Rest Limit contact with loved ones If you are really bothered by it, you can find out if a pharmacy in your area does a throat swab test (strep-test) to determine if there is the presence of the bacteria causing this infection (Streptococcus group B), if the test is positive you could be prescribed antibiotics if needed. You will see how the situation develops. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate.