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Tonsils On One Side, Bumps On Tongue, White And Red Dots In Upper Side Of Mouth, Cold. Could It Be HIV?
Question: having tonsiles only one side bumps on tongue back side white and red dots in the upper side of mouth and cold
could it b hiv
could it b hiv
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The white and red dots at the back of the tongue and on tonsils could be due to prominent glands in the area or due to infection and inflammation of tonsils. This single finding is not suggestive of an HIV infection.
I suggest the following treatment options currently:
1) If there is pain during swallowing, anti-inflammatory, fever reducing medications (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) will help you.
2) For sore throat relief you can have salt water gargles (gargle with XXXXXXX warm salt water- one forth teaspoon of salt would be enough in half a cup of water) several times a day, lozenges and warm liquids. Gargling with warm water mixed with dissolvable aspirin can give additional benefits.
3) Avoid Acidic Drinks, Spicy Food and Sour Substances.
4) Consume plenty of water and good fruits and vegetables.
Doing steam inhalation will help in relieving the cold symptoms and the congestion caused.
Antibiotics - broad spectrum are a must if you worsen - develop high grade fever, severe pain while swallowing and so on. So seek prompt medical help as and when required. Proper antibiotic therapy will help you in faster recovery.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The white and red dots at the back of the tongue and on tonsils could be due to prominent glands in the area or due to infection and inflammation of tonsils. This single finding is not suggestive of an HIV infection.
I suggest the following treatment options currently:
1) If there is pain during swallowing, anti-inflammatory, fever reducing medications (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) will help you.
2) For sore throat relief you can have salt water gargles (gargle with XXXXXXX warm salt water- one forth teaspoon of salt would be enough in half a cup of water) several times a day, lozenges and warm liquids. Gargling with warm water mixed with dissolvable aspirin can give additional benefits.
3) Avoid Acidic Drinks, Spicy Food and Sour Substances.
4) Consume plenty of water and good fruits and vegetables.
Doing steam inhalation will help in relieving the cold symptoms and the congestion caused.
Antibiotics - broad spectrum are a must if you worsen - develop high grade fever, severe pain while swallowing and so on. So seek prompt medical help as and when required. Proper antibiotic therapy will help you in faster recovery.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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