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What Causes White Spots At The Back Of Throat?

Hi. I ve had a soar throat this past week and have had a head cold. I just got antibiotics for my stomach. I just got back from a cruise and he diagnosed me with travelers diarrhea. My stomach feels better but my nose is still stuffed and my throat doesn t hurt anymore except on spot. I just looked in the mirror and saw a white medium to large shaped circle at the back of my throat. It hurts to swallow or eat, and also my coughs are weak and airy
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Brief answer:Common cold.

Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your query it seems that you have common cold which is a viral infection and is characterized by runny/stuffy nose,cough,malaise, mild fever, sore throat, tonsillitis and headache,
Although all symptoms are not seen in all individuals.
The white patches on the throat are as a result of viral infection due to formation of pus filled sacs over the tonsils.

For pain and soreness of throat you can take Ibuprofen or Paracetamol to relieve pain and discomfort.
For nasal congestion Pseudoephadrine containing tablet like Sinarest can be taken.
Take soothening lozanges available with varied names like Vicks cough drops,Koflet ,strepsils etc three to four a day can give a relieving effect.
Do warm saline gargles.
Keep yourself well hydrated.
Take soft and less spiced food.
If there is no improvement is a week or 10 days or if you get increased pain or fever consult a doctor.

Wishing you a soon recovery..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes White Spots At The Back Of Throat?

Brief answer:Common cold. Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your query it seems that you have common cold which is a viral infection and is characterized by runny/stuffy nose,cough,malaise, mild fever, sore throat, tonsillitis and headache, Although all symptoms are not seen in all individuals. The white patches on the throat are as a result of viral infection due to formation of pus filled sacs over the tonsils. For pain and soreness of throat you can take Ibuprofen or Paracetamol to relieve pain and discomfort. For nasal congestion Pseudoephadrine containing tablet like Sinarest can be taken. Take soothening lozanges available with varied names like Vicks cough drops,Koflet ,strepsils etc three to four a day can give a relieving effect. Do warm saline gargles. Keep yourself well hydrated. Take soft and less spiced food. If there is no improvement is a week or 10 days or if you get increased pain or fever consult a doctor. Wishing you a soon recovery.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.