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Lump In The Throat Covered With A White Patchy Substance. Having Cold, Headaches, Ear And Back Pain. What Could This Be?
hello. I have a large lump on my right lymph node area in my throat; it is also covered in a white, patchy substance, i woke up with a small cold this morning that is slowly getting more severe; im having headaches; small sporadic pains in my right ear; and a small ache frequently in the upper left center of my back. What could this be?
Fri, 24 Aug 2012
hello,you are having a swollen infected tonsil covered with a membrane.we call this acute membranous tonsillitis.the pain in your ear and head is also due to the tonsillar infection.you should see your doctor quickly.you will be given antibiotics which will cure the infection.you will also receive painkillers.please take rest for a few days.get well soon. dr praveen.
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Hi, Calicozy.
Thanks for query.
It seems that you are having Acute follicular tonsillitis with formation of pus.
Due to this there is enlargement of lymph node and pain in right ear.
You may require an antibiotic and anti inflammatory medicine under your doctor's guidance.
Do warm salt water or Listerine gargles.
Avoid fried junk food and cold drinks.
Ok and bye.
Thanks for query.
It seems that you are having Acute follicular tonsillitis with formation of pus.
Due to this there is enlargement of lymph node and pain in right ear.
You may require an antibiotic and anti inflammatory medicine under your doctor's guidance.
Do warm salt water or Listerine gargles.
Avoid fried junk food and cold drinks.
Ok and bye.
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