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What Causes Discomfort In Throat With A Feeling Of Pus On The Tonsil?

Hi doc, I am an Indian 21 y/o male, I ve been smoking since 17 . To be honest I used to be a pot smoker too. From the last 4 days I ve seen a weird things happening in my throat . Some sort of puss on the tonsil. I went to an E.N.T specialist he said nothing to worry about and gave me few medicine said it ll will heal in a day or two . I don t have any pain right now but the formation of the puss is still the same or growing I can t say that but it s still visible He said its tonsillitis but I am very scared . Isn t it throat cancer..? Please help me out doctor.
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
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Hi,

Noted your fear about tonsil cancer at the age of 21, as smoke and have pus formation in tonsil for which you already are taking treatment.
First of all no one gets cancer at such an early age.
Obviously stopping smoking is a must.
Since you already have been given medicines please continue these for 7 days at least.
Chew diet well before swallowing.
Sips of water frequently.
Gargling with Betadine gargles.
Stop looking at the tonsils in mirror for 7 days.
You may also need anti-inflammatory medications if not given by your Doctor.
Do not worry, may take a bit long but if you take medicines properly you will be cured.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes Discomfort In Throat With A Feeling Of Pus On The Tonsil?

Hi, Noted your fear about tonsil cancer at the age of 21, as smoke and have pus formation in tonsil for which you already are taking treatment. First of all no one gets cancer at such an early age. Obviously stopping smoking is a must. Since you already have been given medicines please continue these for 7 days at least. Chew diet well before swallowing. Sips of water frequently. Gargling with Betadine gargles. Stop looking at the tonsils in mirror for 7 days. You may also need anti-inflammatory medications if not given by your Doctor. Do not worry, may take a bit long but if you take medicines properly you will be cured. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon