Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
How To Treat Tonsillitis?
Question: i have white looking tonsilstone on right side of my tonsil and it feels inflaed and red. it irritates wwhen i swallow ... my body also feels achy what is wrong wiht me ? i am also due for my period in the next few days
Brief Answer:
You are having tonsillitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
As per your description it seems that you are having tonsillitis( inflammation of your tonsils).
The white dot can be small stone in the tonsils (tonsilolith) which can predispose to recurrent attacks of tonsillitis an it might be the reason in your case.
Or it could be the appearance of "follicular tonsillitis"
As of now you can try the following measures as first line management:
1. You can take paracetamol for pain and fever.
2. A short course of antibiotics for five to days is necessary (you need to get them prescribed by your ENT doctor).
3. Do warm saline gargles.
If symptoms persist or recurrent attacks are there, Consult an ENT specialist for detailed evaluation.
You might require tonsillectomy(surgical removal of the tonsils) in some cases.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks
You are having tonsillitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
As per your description it seems that you are having tonsillitis( inflammation of your tonsils).
The white dot can be small stone in the tonsils (tonsilolith) which can predispose to recurrent attacks of tonsillitis an it might be the reason in your case.
Or it could be the appearance of "follicular tonsillitis"
As of now you can try the following measures as first line management:
1. You can take paracetamol for pain and fever.
2. A short course of antibiotics for five to days is necessary (you need to get them prescribed by your ENT doctor).
3. Do warm saline gargles.
If symptoms persist or recurrent attacks are there, Consult an ENT specialist for detailed evaluation.
You might require tonsillectomy(surgical removal of the tonsils) in some cases.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
