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What Causes Turning Of White Spots On Tonsils To Brown Spots?
Question: I had bacterial tonsilitis with both tonsils having white spots . After 10 days of antibiotics , the white spots cleared but we're replaced by Brown/ red dots. Dr said this means infection is clearing. How long after antibiotic treatment should the tonsils spots disappear ? This is giving me alot of anxiety that something else is wrong
Brief Answer:
There is no cause for worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. These are normal stages of resolution and healing of an acute follicular tonsillitis. The red/brown sots are the raw surface of the tonsillar crypts healing after the pus (white spots) have drained and disappeared.
2. Usually , the healing will be complete in a week from now. Use a medicated mouthwash.
3. If symptoms persist despite medication, or if the congestion is beyond the margins of the tonsils (for example on the cheek or palate), get a throat swab and routine blood tests done.
4. Further treatment will depend on these factors.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
There is no cause for worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. These are normal stages of resolution and healing of an acute follicular tonsillitis. The red/brown sots are the raw surface of the tonsillar crypts healing after the pus (white spots) have drained and disappeared.
2. Usually , the healing will be complete in a week from now. Use a medicated mouthwash.
3. If symptoms persist despite medication, or if the congestion is beyond the margins of the tonsils (for example on the cheek or palate), get a throat swab and routine blood tests done.
4. Further treatment will depend on these factors.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr, thanks . How much longer after the treatment is complete would it take ti resolve itself? I have completed my treatment a week ago and so far no symptoms beyond the tonsils.
Brief Answer:
Not more than a week.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. healing from this stage should take no longer than a week.
2. Remember to take rest, adequate hydration, bland food and continue a medicated mouthwash till your next examination.
3. Follow the treatment guidelines mentioned above.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Not more than a week.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. healing from this stage should take no longer than a week.
2. Remember to take rest, adequate hydration, bland food and continue a medicated mouthwash till your next examination.
3. Follow the treatment guidelines mentioned above.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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