Anti Aging Skin Tips

My tonsils are very infected. Can I eat ice-cream and popsickles?

My tonsils are very infected, but my doctor found that I don't need antibiotics and should just rest and take Advil. Anyway, they hurt! I've been eating frozen stuff practically 24/7, like ice-cream, slushes, and popsickles. Basically to freeze the stupid tonsils. I've also been putting an ice-pack on my throat at night because otherwise I can't get to sleep. Is that okay, or am I going to make myself worse?

Public Comments

1. it sounds ok, but sometimes dairy products causes more mucus in the throat Ie making it harder to swallow. But You can still eat icecream if your not having an issue with the excess mucus in your throat, Mostlikely your infection is viral.
2. In hospitals they give you ice-cream when you have your tonsils out so it's probably just the same. If it soothes them then carry on.
3. Nah. I had recurring tonsilitis when I was a kid. Got it twice a year, every year. The ice cream was the best part of being sick!!!! And yeah, the cold stuff is one of the only things that helps.
4. I agree with your first answer. I don't think you'll make yourself worse by eating cold products like this. Best of luck to you.
5. Of course you can. It even helps ease the pain. Cool yourself down and don't worry.