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What Causes White Patches At The Back Of The Throat?

Hi my name is Tametra Walker and I need to ask a question....my palatopharyngeal arch is sore on one side like I have a sore throat and I notice white patches in the bk of my throat as well on one side where it hurts what going on..is this something serious
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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White patches at the back of the throat seems to be due to streptococcal infection which is leading to strep throat. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done and go for sputum test as well. You should do is to do warm saline gargles at-least 2 to 3 times in a day. Avoid fried , sharp and spicy food. You can take soothing lozenges to reduce pain and discomfort. You should take antibiotic amoxicillin for at-least 5 days.Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Do rinses with antimicrobial mouth wash as well. For reduction of pain and inflammation you should take ibuprofen or calpol.

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What Causes White Patches At The Back Of The Throat?

White patches at the back of the throat seems to be due to streptococcal infection which is leading to strep throat. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done and go for sputum test as well. You should do is to do warm saline gargles at-least 2 to 3 times in a day. Avoid fried , sharp and spicy food. You can take soothing lozenges to reduce pain and discomfort. You should take antibiotic amoxicillin for at-least 5 days.Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Do rinses with antimicrobial mouth wash as well. For reduction of pain and inflammation you should take ibuprofen or calpol. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari