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What Causes Persistent Sore Throat With White Spots In Throat?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Question: I have a persistent sore throat that has lasted about 10 days. No cold symptoms. Hoarseness and voice affected. Your thoughts? Need more information? On self-exam, I see white spots at the back of my throat.
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Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you are having follicular tonsillitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello

From your complaints it looks like that you are suffering from a condition called as follicular tonsillitis , in which the tonsils enlarge and become painful and have white spots on the surface.

Most common cause for this condition is a bacterial infection specially strep and it is advisable that you start on an antibiotic for controlling it.

You will have to meet your doctor for the prescription of the antibiotic.

I would also like you to start gargling with warm salt water or chlorhexidine mouth wash 2-3 times a day , it will help in early recovery

You can take tablet paracetamol 500 mg for the pain .

Please avoid , spicy and cold food , alcohol and smoking as they may worsen the infection.

Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Persistent Sore Throat With White Spots In Throat?

Brief Answer: you are having follicular tonsillitis Detailed Answer: Hello From your complaints it looks like that you are suffering from a condition called as follicular tonsillitis , in which the tonsils enlarge and become painful and have white spots on the surface. Most common cause for this condition is a bacterial infection specially strep and it is advisable that you start on an antibiotic for controlling it. You will have to meet your doctor for the prescription of the antibiotic. I would also like you to start gargling with warm salt water or chlorhexidine mouth wash 2-3 times a day , it will help in early recovery You can take tablet paracetamol 500 mg for the pain . Please avoid , spicy and cold food , alcohol and smoking as they may worsen the infection. Take care