 [ Symptoms ] i am 44 and have taken 3 rounds of antibiotics for strep but they have not worked is it safe to have my tonsils removed  i also have diabetes and high blood pressure both are controlled and i am under a dr is care for i have pernicious anemia also that i am under a dr is care for my right tonsil is swollen and has been for almost 3 months now i had strep in feb of this year also but it went away with antibiotics [ Disease ] there could be a few things going on first yogurt and baby food is more easily digestible than pizza or other solid food high in fat it could be he got sick and it is just taking time to get back to his regular diet if he still can not keep food down it has been three days since your post see his doctor asap for more on potential causes and remedies see this article