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Chronic Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is considered to be chronic when the signs and symptoms last for more than two weeks. This condition is mostly caused by viruses, but it can also be caused by some bacteria. In severe and chronic cases, surgery may be required to remove the tonsils to cure the condition.

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I have a yellow lesion on my tonsil. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a cold starting with a sore throat, followed by nasal congestion and post nasal drip/coughing. In the past few days, a yellow lesion appeared on my left tonsil. I have attached a picture. As you can see, capillaries have widened on this tonsil and it appears red. What is this?  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is acute inflammation of your pharynx. That is the reason for widened capillaries. The yellow spot could be pus pointing or a tonsil stone. You need a course of antibiotics, decongestant, n...  Read Full »

I had tonsillitis and throat discomfort. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I have had some discomfort in my throat for a few weeks now. I have had a swollen tonsil for years, which many doctors have examined. Now, with this new pain in my throat and odd symptoms, I am worried about throat cancer. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Akshay. B. K.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I need to know some information regarding your condition, such as below: Is the throat pain you are complaining of present throughout the day, or is it episodic? If episodic, how many episodes do you experien...  Read Full »

What is the proper treatment for chronic pharyngitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have chronic granular pharyngitis. I was having throat pain for the past eight weeks. Initially, I took homeo medicines and it did not cure. Then I took Azithromycin and Metronidazole for a few days and I stopped this. Currently, I take tablet Claribid 500 mg twice daily morning and...  Read Full »


Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send photographs and report of your throat.  Read Full »

How can we treat acute pharyngitis infection?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a recurrent sore throat for the past seven months. I cannot drink, swallow, and my tongue is covered with a white layer. I have a dust allergy. I have a mild fever that goes to high fever as the time passes. There is malaise. I have vomiting often after I swallow. It is like a visc...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having an acute pharyngitis infection. You need to do the following tests: CBC (complete blood count). Posterior pharynx examination and auscultation. Throat culture. According to these reports, further treatment can be decided. Use salt water gargle done...  Read Full »

Why do I have a constant feeling of hair in throat?

Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from a bad health anxiety. For the past few months, I feel like there is a hair at the back of my throat and it gets worse at night. My ear also pains and I can feel three pea-sized lumps on the right side of my neck. I got cold twice a couple of months back and I am taking Om...  Read Full »


Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After seeing the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can tell you the following. You have pharyngitis, and your tonsils are inflamed. The foreign body sensation in the throat is due to a post-nasal drip. Do you have any nasal congestion? I sugges...  Read Full »

I have acne marks, active acne, and open pores. Is there a medication that can improve my skin texture and address the acne marks?

Query: Hello doctor,I have oily skin with acne marks, active acne, and open pores, and I also have sensitive skin. Is there a tablet I can take to improve the texture of my skin while also treating the acne and acne marks? I have chronic tonsillitis and occasional stomach ulcers. I also experience severe c...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I do understand your concern. It appears to be Acne vulgaris grade 2 with scarring. Maintain proper facial hygiene and follow a skincare routine as mentioned below: Avoid exposure to dust and pollutants.Do not scratch or rub the lesions, and refrain from popping or prick...  Read Full »

What is the cause of a painless bump on the soft palate?

Query: Hi doctor, I feel some tissue or bump on the soft palate. It is soft without pain. I have been having it for many months. The doctors said that it is due to brush injury and will heal, but it did not. What is it?  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having soft swelling on your palate for quite a long time, which is not tender. So, it may be 1) Ectopic salivary gland. 2) Palatal cyst. To confirm it, you should do FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) from this lump to find out the...  Read Full »

I have a white spot on my tonsil. Kindly advise me the medication.

Query: Hello doctor,I have one white spot on my right tonsil, I do not have any fever. What medicine can I take?  Read Full »


Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is common to have white spots over the enlarged tonsils. Unless the tonsil is inflamed or it is troubling you, it is not required for you to take any antibiotics or painkillers. You can follow the advice given below: 1. Salt water gargles at least 8 to 10 times a da...  Read Full »

What can cause chronic tonsillitis and knee swelling in a child?

Query: Hi doctor,My daughter is seven and a half years old. She is suffering from tonsillitis for five years. During every month, she takes antibiotics with Paracetamol. Now, she is having swelling in her knees for the past five months, and sometimes, it gets migrated from one knee to another with little f...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First, swelling in the knee and throat infection can occur related to each other or it can be a condition called rheumatic fever. You need to discuss this with your pediatrician to have a definitve diagnosis. It needs to be differentiated from...  Read Full »

What is the white lesion in my mouth?

Query: Hello doctor, I have one white lesion in my mouth. I do not know whether it is painful or not because it is very deep and also how long it has been there. Kindly guide me and also tell me if there is any need to worry or it is just only aphthous ulcer. I am not been sexually active for 1.5 years. I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are probably having a tonsillolith. It occurs in chronic tonsillitis. It is not an ulcerative lesion at all. There is nothing to be worried about. I suggest using Hexidine gargles.   Read Full »

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