What causes a swollen Tonsil?

@railroad1234, welcome. I see that you posted your concern about a swollen tonsil to the Cancer group. When strange things happen in our bodies, it is so easy to leap to the worst case scenario. I wouldn't assume cancer is the issue. But you should see your doctor, especially since the swollenness is asymmetrical (not the same in both tonsils).

Tonsils are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps you avoid illness and infection. It’s your tonsils’ job to fight off viruses and bacteria that enter your mouth. Tonsils can become infected by viruses and bacteria. When they do, they swell up. Swollen tonsils is known as tonsillitis.

You can read more here:
- Everything You Want to Know About Swollen Tonsils https://www.healthline.com/health/swollen-tonsils

How long was your right tonsil swollen? Have you had an infection recently? Have you seen your doctor about this issue?

Took steroid shot for it about 3 weeks

Hello @railroad1234

I'm sorry to hear about the swollen tonsil. I'm glad that the steroid injections helped. Did your doctor indicate the cause of the swollen tonsil?

No it was real large at first and she was gonna test me for strip but I said hey it's always like that so she said no need to test refered to ent but iv had crackling in ears for yr so I'm glade to go see one

Oh, I'm glad that you will see an ENT specialist, @railroad1234

Perhaps he/she can shed more light on the enlarged tonsil and also the ear problem.

I would be interested in hearing what the ENT doctor has to say. Will you post again after you see the ENT?

Seen ent and tonsil wasn't swollen the other was just hidden out of way ears had wax said alot of ear problem was tight muscles in neck and I have a bone spur thanks God bless

@railroad1234

That is such good news. I appreciate the update.