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What Causes Sore Throat And White Canker Sore On Tonsil?

Hi for about a week I ve had a sore throat and then I noticed on my palatoglossal arch (the skin the covers the tonsil) has a white canker sore looking spot on it. This is what s been chasing my sore throat. It s only on that side and thankfully I can tell the pain has begun to go down but I ve never had anything like this before. I went to the doctor and they said it s a virus and just gargle salt water and take it easy but I ve never had something like this. I can provide pictures of possible but this is really annoying and I m just hoping it s not oral cancer. I m 24 years old, 6 0 and 215lbs. No history of oral cancer
Wed, 25 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern.

As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat and white canker sore on tonsil which seems to be caused by viral pharyngitis. It could be due to combination of tonsillitis and bacterial coinfection.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to

- Maintain complete oral hygiene.

- Take proper course of antibiotics Augmentin for 5 days.

- Take anti inflammatory medication along with antibiotics.

- Drink plenty of lukewarm fluids and apply mist humidifiers in room.

- You should take oral antibacterial rinses to maintain complete oral hygiene and rinse with lignocaine gel as well.

If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get thorough examination done. You should start treatment after thorough prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat And White Canker Sore On Tonsil?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat and white canker sore on tonsil which seems to be caused by viral pharyngitis. It could be due to combination of tonsillitis and bacterial coinfection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Maintain complete oral hygiene. - Take proper course of antibiotics Augmentin for 5 days. - Take anti inflammatory medication along with antibiotics. - Drink plenty of lukewarm fluids and apply mist humidifiers in room. - You should take oral antibacterial rinses to maintain complete oral hygiene and rinse with lignocaine gel as well. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get thorough examination done. You should start treatment after thorough prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari