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What Is Black Crease In Tonsil While Having Tonsillitis Suggestive Of?

I've have tonsillitis for the past few days now I'm on the z pack I have two days left. My tonsils are COVERED in white/yellow still, I had this peice that was kinda dangling and I was really bothering me so I took a qtip to get it off and it revealed this black crease in my tonsil. I'm a little concerned is this normal?
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of black crease in tonsil while having tonsillitis which seems to be due to tonsillitis, viral pharyngitis, due to lodgement of any foreign body or a small chunk of debris over the tonsil, mononucleosis or tonsil stones. The black spot can also occur due to bleeding or blood clot on tonsil . I would suggest you to

- Do warm saline gargles or betadine gargles thrice a day.
- Avoid cold food or beverage and suck on sugar free lemon candy.
- Sip on plenty of warm water.

Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or antiviral depending upon the diagnosis along with anti inflammatory. Doctor may also recommend tonsillectomy and laser tonsil cryptolysis .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Dentist Dr. Honey Arora's  Response
Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain white pustules over the tonsils 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 and for which you are advised to take antibiotics..
Secondly black crease over the tonsil also seems to be due to infection only and will gradually subside as the infection resolves..

As of now:
-Continue taking Antibiotics as advised to you and it will help 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..
-Avoid spicy and chilled foods..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Is Black Crease In Tonsil While Having Tonsillitis Suggestive Of?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of black crease in tonsil while having tonsillitis which seems to be due to tonsillitis, viral pharyngitis, due to lodgement of any foreign body or a small chunk of debris over the tonsil, mononucleosis or tonsil stones. The black spot can also occur due to bleeding or blood clot on tonsil . I would suggest you to - Do warm saline gargles or betadine gargles thrice a day. - Avoid cold food or beverage and suck on sugar free lemon candy. - Sip on plenty of warm water. Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or antiviral depending upon the diagnosis along with anti inflammatory. Doctor may also recommend tonsillectomy and laser tonsil cryptolysis . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari