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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And White Patches Near The Tonsil
Question: I have been suffering with sore throat and white patches near my tonsil since 2 months now..have been advised for most of the antibiotics but no active result..now my doctor suggested for tonsillectomy
Brief Answer:
Tonsillectomy is a definitive treatment when you have recurrent problem
Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome to health care magic
I had gone through your question very diligently and I really appreciate your concern
Sore throat and white patches near tonsil might be related to tonsillitis or pharyngitis
At the outset I would like further information for better assessment of the condition
Are you running fever or having cough?
Have you order any investigation, if yes than upload me the reports.
What antibiotics you have taken
I would advise you for battery of investigations like CBC, ESR or blood culture if need be.
I would also advise you to do gargling with warm saline water or antiseptic mouth wash.
you should avoid cold and icy food substances like ice cream, cold water or cold drinks
Tonsillectomy is a definitive treatment if you are having this problem very frequently.
Hope this answers your question, please write back to me with all the details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely.
Best wishes.
Tonsillectomy is a definitive treatment when you have recurrent problem
Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome to health care magic
I had gone through your question very diligently and I really appreciate your concern
Sore throat and white patches near tonsil might be related to tonsillitis or pharyngitis
At the outset I would like further information for better assessment of the condition
Are you running fever or having cough?
Have you order any investigation, if yes than upload me the reports.
What antibiotics you have taken
I would advise you for battery of investigations like CBC, ESR or blood culture if need be.
I would also advise you to do gargling with warm saline water or antiseptic mouth wash.
you should avoid cold and icy food substances like ice cream, cold water or cold drinks
Tonsillectomy is a definitive treatment if you are having this problem very frequently.
Hope this answers your question, please write back to me with all the details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely.
Best wishes.
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