I'm noticing some vertical purple veins next to my tonsils and the back of my throat looks inflamed. There's also a mild pain when I swallow. Should I be concerned about this, or is it something that can resolve on its own?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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You seem to be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle for few days for faster recovery

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i have a bent septum and might need surgery how common is this procedure also will my insurance cover it or do i have to pay out of pocket and roughly how much would it cost

Deviated nasal septum surgery is common. Costs vary from ‚Çπ30,000‚Äì‚Çπ1 lakh depending on hospital and insurance coverage. ENT consultation is needed.

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I'm really worried about my friend; they have this pain on the right side of their ear every time they chew. What could be the reason for this, and what can they do about it?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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