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Question: I have small green patches (looks like bacteria splotches) on the back left side of my throat. It has been over a month that i feel a slight sensation there....nothing too painful. 1 on 10 for pain. I've been prescribed cefprozil.
thoughts?
thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Resolving Follicular Tonsillitis. Get a throat swab and strep test done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The image shows tonsillitis, probably a resolving follicular tonsillitis.
2. This may be viral or bacterial in origin, however it is advisable to go in for a throat swab to rule out a strep throat.
3. Your current medication is fine. I would recommend an OTC medicated oral rinse. Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic medication will help control the discomfort in the neck.
4. Upload the throat swab culture report either here or directly at bit.ly/Dr-Sumit-Bhatti
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards
Resolving Follicular Tonsillitis. Get a throat swab and strep test done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The image shows tonsillitis, probably a resolving follicular tonsillitis.
2. This may be viral or bacterial in origin, however it is advisable to go in for a throat swab to rule out a strep throat.
3. Your current medication is fine. I would recommend an OTC medicated oral rinse. Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic medication will help control the discomfort in the neck.
4. Upload the throat swab culture report either here or directly at bit.ly/Dr-Sumit-Bhatti
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you! A Strep rest was done and came back negative. The doctor at the clinic (not my gp) suggested she do a culture test (quite expensive)
I opted to take the medication for 10 days and then re-evaluate.
Do you agree with my course of action?
Thank you.
I opted to take the medication for 10 days and then re-evaluate.
Do you agree with my course of action?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Yes. You can finish the course & then re - evaluate
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Yes, you may complete the course of the current medication and then re-evaluate.
2. Request supportive medication. If you feel better, no further treatment is requiring.
3. If you do not get full recovery, the culture and sensitivity swab should be sent.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards
Yes. You can finish the course & then re - evaluate
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Yes, you may complete the course of the current medication and then re-evaluate.
2. Request supportive medication. If you feel better, no further treatment is requiring.
3. If you do not get full recovery, the culture and sensitivity swab should be sent.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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