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Could Swollen Tonsils With White Nevus Be Due To Strep Throat?
I ve had swollen tonsils with white spots on them for the past 6-7 days. The white spots have increased in number and my tonsils seem to be more swollen, but I feel fine and my throat doesn t even really hurt. My boyfriend was really sick 7 days ago with fever, an extremely painful sore throat, and couldn t get out of bed. He s felt bad on and off for the past week. Could I have strep throat even though I feel fine? Should I go to the doctor or just wait for it to clear up- I read that strep clears up on its own in 3-7 days.
Mon, 13 Apr 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection of the tonsils.
It can be a strep throat based on the white spots that you have in the tonsils.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
I also recommend to gargle with salty water.
A cycle of antibiotics may be needed to treat the infection.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection of the tonsils.
It can be a strep throat based on the white spots that you have in the tonsils.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
I also recommend to gargle with salty water.
A cycle of antibiotics may be needed to treat the infection.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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