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What Causes White Marks At The Back Of The Throat?
Question: Hello , im really concerned about the white marks on the back of my throat and on one of my tonsils...
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the question.
Do you have any of the following symptoms?
Fever, Pain during swallowing, Difficulty swallowing or drinking, sorethroat?
Do you have body pains?
Since how long do you notice these white marks?
In the absence of the above symptoms the white marks could be mucus only. If there is a serious discharge because of infection you would have above symptoms.
You should try to do warm water gargles with pinch of salt for five times a day for two days and recheck if you have these marks disappear.
More information
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the question.
Do you have any of the following symptoms?
Fever, Pain during swallowing, Difficulty swallowing or drinking, sorethroat?
Do you have body pains?
Since how long do you notice these white marks?
In the absence of the above symptoms the white marks could be mucus only. If there is a serious discharge because of infection you would have above symptoms.
You should try to do warm water gargles with pinch of salt for five times a day for two days and recheck if you have these marks disappear.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello and thanks for the reply . I just went and saw a GP today who seems
To think I have nothing wrong with my throat or tonsils and said it's all anxiety . Now I don't know who to believe .
To think I have nothing wrong with my throat or tonsils and said it's all anxiety . Now I don't know who to believe .
Brief Answer:
My opinion was same as your GP
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I said that it was mucus which is normal to have at the back of the throat. So my opinion is same as that of your GP.
You should not worry and start forgetting about it. Please stop looking at the mirror if that is compulsion you should get that addressed.
My opinion was same as your GP
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I said that it was mucus which is normal to have at the back of the throat. So my opinion is same as that of your GP.
You should not worry and start forgetting about it. Please stop looking at the mirror if that is compulsion you should get that addressed.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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