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White Spot On Swollen Tonsil, Red Spot On Soft Pallet, Doing Gargles With Warm Water. Treatment Required?

Two days ago I found a white spot on a swollen tonsil and one red spot on the back of the soft pallet. Yesterday the red spot went away but I still had the one white spot on the tonsil. Today in the morning I had two white spots on the tonsil which is swollen. Now I also have a lot of little red spots on the back of my pallet. I have been doing gargles with warm water and salt. Should I go to the doctor on Monday
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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hi there, your description suggests that you are suffering from follicular tonsillitis and it is a bacterial infection which will require antibiotic treatment. It would be a good idea to visit your physician as soon as possible and in the meanwhile you can continue gargling with warm saline and may use an anti-inflammatory like ibubrufen if you have any pain or fever. Take care.
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White Spot On Swollen Tonsil, Red Spot On Soft Pallet, Doing Gargles With Warm Water. Treatment Required?

hi there, your description suggests that you are suffering from follicular tonsillitis and it is a bacterial infection which will require antibiotic treatment. It would be a good idea to visit your physician as soon as possible and in the meanwhile you can continue gargling with warm saline and may use an anti-inflammatory like ibubrufen if you have any pain or fever. Take care.