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I have a white spot on my left tonsil with no pain or swelling. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had a white spot on my left tonsil for the past week. There is no pain, no swelling, no trouble while swallowing, or no sore throat or fever. Also, I would like to mention that I have never had tonsil problems before. It is the first time I have had this white spot in one of my tons... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had a detailed look at the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Our pharynx is filled with multiple lymphoid follicles, with the tonsil being one of the larger lymphoid follicular aggregates. The white spot over the tonsil is a lymphoid fol... Read Full »
What is serious about visible blood vessels on tonsils in a small kid?
Query: Hello doctor, We noticed our 6-year-old daughter has a visible blood vessel on one of her tonsils. She feels fine and says her throat feels fine. Is this a cause of concern? We have never noticed it before? It has been three months since she was at the dentist and I know they check her tonsils. Thi... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have had a look at the pictures you have sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The tonsils are definitely enlarged in this case, there is no doubt about it. The tonsils have a very rich blood supply and are relatively avascular structure. It is norma... Read Full »
I have a swollen tonsil with painless bump in mouth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a swollen tonsil for a couple of months now with a whitish patch at the top. I was advised before that it may be silent reflux causing it or could be something to do with my nose. I followed instructions on the Omeprazole and nose spray but does not seem to fix the issue. I ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had a detailed look at the picture you have sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and I am certain that there is absolutely nothing that you need to be worried about. Your tonsils belong to what we call as a part of the Waldeyers ring and comprises of ... Read Full »
What could present as two pea-sized lumps on the either side of Adam's apple?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a swollen tonsil since March. It all started with a sore throat. I felt really ill and the tonsil is still swollen and I have red spots on the back of my throat. And in my neck, I can feel two pea lumps on either side of my Adam's apple. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for providing detailed history and photo of the area in concern (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your tonsils are definitely enlarged and I would classify them to be grade 2 hypertrophied. However, the tonsils do not seem to have acute inflammation... Read Full »
Why is one of my tonsils larger?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 23 years old. I suffered from round allergies for a year and took Zyrtec every day. I am a mouth breather and I am doing it even when I am sleeping. Before a few months, I started to have tonsil stones and they are in three to four numbers. One of my tonsils got larger. I am a huge hy... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is an allergic component and it requires proper precautionary and medical treatment. Do not take Zyrtec (Cetirizine) for a long period of time. The tonsils get enlarged due to... Read Full »
What is the reason for tonsil enlargement with tonsil stones?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past few years, I have observed an increase in size of my tonsils. Also, there is white mucus i.e. tonsil stones observed. I remove these tonsil stones manually. What should I do to get rid of these? I have started brushing twice a day and my sweet intake is close to zero. Pl... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing that you need to be worried about as this is a very common entity that we come across and is treatable. Tonsils stones as such form only when the size of the tonsils increase in size to such an extent that the food debris get accumulated and get calcified... Read Full »
What is the correlation between tonsillitis and cold foods?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I eat cold foods when suffering from tonsilitis? I think cold is not related to tonsilitis because a virus or bacteria cannot live in cold or hot. Why is there still a misconception in that? Some doctors say you can eat and some say you cannot. What is the illusion? Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are having a susceptibility for throat infections you need to understand why it is happening. Having cold drinks or fluids bring down the body's immunity by shade and that is why it can attract a viral or bacterial infection. It is not about whether the bacteria c... Read Full »
I have a bump beneath my tonsil. Could it be a lymphoid aggregate?
Query: Hello doctor, Is this bump beneath my tonsil a lymphoid aggregate? Please find a copy of the attached picture below. I was seeing a cavity in my tooth with light when I came across it, and there are no symptoms associated with it. I do not know how long it has been there before, as I usually do not ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for briefing me regarding the problem. I had a detailed look at the picture you have sent (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The small bump you refer to is indeed a lymphoid follicle aggregate. Your tonsil itself is a lymphoid aggregate. How... Read Full »
Why my tonsils are asymmetrical in size?
Query: Hello doctor, My tonsils are asymmetrical and I am very scared. Is it normal? Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I went through your picture (the attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity). I suggest there is nothing to worry about regarding the minor asymmetry in the tonsils. It is perfectly normal unless you ... Read Full »
Why do I have a whitish-yellow spot on my tonsil?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 52-year-old female. I am a non-smoker and non-drinker. I have a whitish-yellow spot on my right tonsil. On Saturday, I found this spot on my tonsil. I went to the doctor who thought it was a bacterial infection and put me on a course of antibiotics. I am into my third day, and ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. I had a detailed look at the picture you have sent us (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I am quite sure that there is absolutely nothing that you need to worry about. The white patch over the ... Read Full »