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What Causes White Ring Like Formation On The Tonsils While Having Sore Throat?

Hi there I currently have a sore throat and I can see some type of white circle thing just to the right of where my tonsils would be but I had them removed when I was younger. I have taken a picture but can't upload it can you please tell me if this is something I should be concerned about. I am currently a smoker and am scared it is some type of cancerous infection.Thanks,Remedy
Fri, 27 Jan 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for the query..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain white ring like formation in throat seems to be probably due to a severe case of bacterial throat infection known as Strep Throat..

White pustules are pus pockets that further confirms towards bacterial infection..

For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated..
He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis..

You can be advised:
First of all stop smoking as it can exaggerate the condition..
-Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection..
-Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain.
-Doing warm saline gargles,
steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving.
-You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat..
-Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..
-Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water..
-Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes White Ring Like Formation On The Tonsils While Having Sore Throat?

Hi. Thanks for the query.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain white ring like formation in throat seems to be probably due to a severe case of bacterial throat infection known as Strep Throat.. White pustules are pus pockets that further confirms towards bacterial infection.. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated.. He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised: First of all stop smoking as it can exaggerate the condition.. -Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection.. -Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving. -You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat.. -Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.. -Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water.. -Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity.. Hope this helps.. Regards..