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What Does A Small White Mass Above The Tonsils Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 19 Sep 2016

Question: Small white mass above tonsil.. It's not irritated nor can I feel much when I press on it. I noticed while checking tonsils after being sick.. Sinus infection with the worlds worst post nasel drip infected throat .. Very concerned..

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please, upload an image for review!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this mass that you have reported. I have reviewed this information fully and will suggest that you upload an image for review. This way I will be able to provide a personalized and helpful response to you. Without reviewing an image, I may just provide a generic and not very helpful response: We are better than that.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 minutes later)

Thank you. I seemed to notice this during my sinus infection. Had dental work and he looked all over but i dont think the spor was there or it was ignored or missed. Both my ears still bother me and throat irritation is less and less everyday. I was gargling with 3% hydrogen perixide very very often. That had its own irritating affect. I had to adjust my throat to make it show more otherwise it smaller and more hidden

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably related to the hydrogen peroxides.

Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks so much for the images.

I have reviewed them and this is not concerning. This is probably caused by hydrogen peroxide as this causes oxidation of tissue making it whitish in nature.

I will say monitor this only for now and report progress to me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (26 hours later)

I checked it out and it seems to be a tonsil stone I pushed at it and kept trying to move it down into a deep groove in my tonsil and out came a lot of white gross stuff and a little bit of blood and now it's not there anymore. And after I pushed it out you're right I did use the hydrogen peroxide and after and it made the spot XXXXXXX and cleanse it of the bacteria thank goodness because I was concerned about that one

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (42 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Am happy to hear this!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Glad to know you are feeling a lot better. Keep me posted on this.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 days later)

Thank you! It was more like tonsils neede a really good cleaning after such a bout with sinus infection abn the post nasel drip..

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Are you all okay now...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Is everything all okay at this time following the infection?

Keep me updated.

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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar