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What Causes A White Spot On Tonsils?
Question: I got a white spot on my tonsil, the day before I got a bit of sore throat then the next morning this came out. I never seen kind like thos on my tonsil before. I tried to get it off but the cotton bud doesn't help. what is it. is it dangerous?
Brief Answer:
Most probably abscess formation
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. In most cases such picture suggests Acute Tonsillitis with abscess formation. In this condition bacteria forms pus filled cavity over the surface of tonsil resulting in such picture. It takes 7-10 days with antibiotic theapy to recover from this.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably abscess formation
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. In most cases such picture suggests Acute Tonsillitis with abscess formation. In this condition bacteria forms pus filled cavity over the surface of tonsil resulting in such picture. It takes 7-10 days with antibiotic theapy to recover from this.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
can i get this out at home? or take the anti biotic will help it goes away
Brief Answer:
Better to take antibiotic by visiting nearest doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow-up query.
It mat get resolve by itself BUT it will take longer duration. On the other hand chances are there that it might not resolve and aggravate. I would suggest you to visit your nearest doctor to get the prescription for antibiotic so that you can become disease free in 7-10 days. Following general care will also help in smooth recovery:
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
> Acetaminophen thrice a day for pain & fever(if occurs)
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food
> Dust
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Better to take antibiotic by visiting nearest doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow-up query.
It mat get resolve by itself BUT it will take longer duration. On the other hand chances are there that it might not resolve and aggravate. I would suggest you to visit your nearest doctor to get the prescription for antibiotic so that you can become disease free in 7-10 days. Following general care will also help in smooth recovery:
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
> Acetaminophen thrice a day for pain & fever(if occurs)
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food
> Dust
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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