Q. Can tonsillitis cause white sores at the back of the throat?
Hello doctor,
I am 18 years old. I have white sores at the back of my throat. I am worried if it is herpes. However, when I read about them online, it suggests tonsillitis. I do not have any other health problems. Kindly advise.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern. The condition is follicular tonsillitis. The white part is pus that has developed due to a severe infection of the tonsils. I suggest you get a few basic investigations to help in proper treatment planning. They are: 1. Culture and sensitivity of throat (for identification of the infective organism and planning the most effective antibiotic) 2. Gram's stain of the throat. 3. CBC (complete blood count), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), blood sugar (fasting and post-prandial). I also suggest the below treatment plan: 1. Tablet Paracetamol 500 mg twice a day. 2. Tablet Amoxycillin 500 mg thrice a day. This antibiotic may be changed later as per the culture and sensitivity report. 3. Warm saline gargling. 4. Cough syrup having mucolytic and antihistamine. 5. Intake of adequate oral fluids. I hope this helps. Thank you.
Was this answer helpful?
|Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions:
I have tonsillitis, and it pains while swallowing and talking. How to ease the pain?
.. are having acute tonsillitis, you can take the following medications. You can take tablet Amoxiclav 625 mg (Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid) three times a day for seven days. You can take tablet Paracetamol 500 mg with Ibuprofen 400 mg one tablet thre Read full
I have tonsillitis. What is the bump on back side of tongue?.. your history, we can consider this mass an inflammation. As it is red and slightly tender, and in the same side of your tonsillar inflammation, continue Azithromycin for three days. Add an anti-inflammatory as Ibuprofen 400 mg twice daily. Read full
Will antibiotics affect the sputum report?Your sputum stain says that you have lower respiratory tract infection ... Read full
Also Read Answers From:
Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case
iCliniq's FREE Newsletters
Expert-backed health and wellness information, delivered to your email.
Thank you for subscribing to our Newsletters!
Also Read
PCOS and Liver Problems
The hormonal imbalances in polycystic ovary syndrome could cause liver diseases. Read the article to know the relationship between these medical conditions. Read more»
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization Technique
The inferior alveolar nerve lateralization technique is a surgical lateralization technique to reposition the nerve. Read the article to know more about this. Read more»
COVID-19 and Ebola: Similarities and Differences
This article gives a comparison and broader overview of the outbreak of the two deadliest diseases that showed a greater incidence over the last two decades. Read more»
Ask your health query to a doctor online?
Ask an ENT Otolaryngologist Now* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.