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What Causes White Lines On Tonsils?

Posted on Wed, 22 Apr 2015

Question: Hi, I have a question about my tonsils. Yesterday, I noticed having a bad taste in my mouth and I looked in my mouth and throat in a mirror. While my throat isn't sore, I did happen to notice some white lines on my tonsils. I am a bit of a hypochondriac, so my first reaction is that I have cancer developing in my mouth! I am not a smoker and do not drink, so that is unlikely I know, but it still has me a little freaked out.

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Highly unlikely to be cancer.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
The features does not suggestive of cancer. This could be a food debris and mucus collection.
I appreciate you for not having any habits like smoking and alcohol. Keep it up.
I recommend you to do diluted hydrogen peroxide gargling.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon

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