After coming down with a nasty case of tonsillitis, I first visited the ED a few days later as directed by my GP due to suspicions of quinsy. This was ruled out and I believe I received adequate care on that day, recieving IV fluids, pain killers and antibiotics and sent home with antibiotics that night.
The next day my condition deteriorated and I found myself unable to eat or drink, in immense pain and light headed, I came back to the ER with these concerns and despite expressing my inability to take in fluid or food, was given painkillers in tablet form (which had me in tears). I did receive some IV fluids but the doctor informed me that nothing had resulted from my swabs from the previous day, and I was sent home and instructed to cease taking my antibiotics.
This treatment felt very dismissive to me, and after 3 more days of struggling at home only being able to take in minimal food and drink I was admitted back to the ED where at last I received some ongoing treatment, to which I am grateful for the doctors and nurses who provided care to me, three days of IV fluids and antibiotics which resulted in me finally seeing an improvement in my condition.
"Tonsillitis at ED"
About: Bunbury Hospital / Emergency Department Bunbury Hospital Emergency Department Bunbury 6230
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