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Sore Throat, White Spot On Back Of Tongue. Had Tonsils Removed In Childhood. Start Of Strep Throat?

I woke up this morning with a terribly sore throat . I had my tonsils removed when I was a child as I am prone to strep throat and ear infections. I was just looking at my throat in the mirror and on the right side of my throat where I think my tonsils would be if I had then (behind my tongue but just before the opening of my throat) I noticed a small white spot. It looks like a whitehead from a pimple almost. Could this be the start of strep throat? My right ear also hurts.
Fri, 30 Aug 2013
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

The white spot at the back of tongue can be due to Depapillation due to throat infection,tobacco or pan chewing.

I would advice you to gargle frequently with lukewarm saline.

Usually in such cases,Amoxycillin as well as analgesics has to be administered.

Vitamin B complex as well as iron supplements has to be administered.

Avoid spicy allergic foods.

Hope this helps.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,
It seems that you might be having acute pharyngitis and radiating pain in right ear.
Consult your doctor.
With one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines you will be alright.
Avoid cold drinks and cold drinks.
ok and take care.
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Sore Throat, White Spot On Back Of Tongue. Had Tonsils Removed In Childhood. Start Of Strep Throat?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. The white spot at the back of tongue can be due to Depapillation due to throat infection,tobacco or pan chewing. I would advice you to gargle frequently with lukewarm saline. Usually in such cases,Amoxycillin as well as analgesics has to be administered. Vitamin B complex as well as iron supplements has to be administered. Avoid spicy allergic foods. Hope this helps.