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What Causes Spots Around The Rim Of Epiglottis?
i have white spots around the rim of my epiglottis and am having discomfort swallowing foods/liquids i also noticed a few areas on the back of my throat that appear to be different than the smooth muscle that is normal they are not white but pink and yellow colored, any idea waht that is and what i should do about it. shoould i be worried its cancer? i am 30 y/o male nonsmoker/nondrinker.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020
Hi,
White spots on epiglottis with other findings in pharynx can be due granular pharyngitis. This may be due to recent infection or ill-treated old infection. I would advise you the following in such a situation. This is a special problem and hence best be diagnosed well by an ENT Surgeon. Endoscopy of the affected area. X-ray of chest to rule out tuberculosis in such a case. Do tests of blood, throat swab.
All these will lead to a proper diagnosis and thus allow a proper curative management. Take Povidone iodine gargles. Prescribed course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines to be completed, follow up done and continued till the Doctor suggests so.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
White spots on epiglottis with other findings in pharynx can be due granular pharyngitis. This may be due to recent infection or ill-treated old infection. I would advise you the following in such a situation. This is a special problem and hence best be diagnosed well by an ENT Surgeon. Endoscopy of the affected area. X-ray of chest to rule out tuberculosis in such a case. Do tests of blood, throat swab.
All these will lead to a proper diagnosis and thus allow a proper curative management. Take Povidone iodine gargles. Prescribed course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines to be completed, follow up done and continued till the Doctor suggests so.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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