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Swollen Tonsils With White4 Patches Post Oral Sex, History Of Tonsillitis. What Could It Be?
so i performed oral sex on my partner last week and i havent done that in over a year.. yesterday i noticed my tonsils were a little swollen and white patches .. my throat doesnt really hurt and ive been gargling salt water (warm) every three hours.. i havent had tonsilitis in over a year and im thinking i might have it.. im hoping its not an std? and ive noticed ive been kind of out of it this week and not feeling my best, along with allergies
Mon, 10 Sep 2012
Dear laradreamsbig
Hello I am Dr Ravinder Sharma ENT surgeon. On the basis of information provided, it appears that it could be a viral infection , STD or a suppurative infection of tonsils. I would need more information to help you further
Do you have fever
Do you have rash
Do you have any difficulty in swallowing
Have you noticed any pain in your belly
Is there any history of recurrent episodes of tonsillitis in past
Or it will be appropriate to consult a ENT surgeon and you may require some tests. I would further advise you to avoid any kind of self medication
Do let me know if youneed further help about it
with regards
Ravinder Sharma
Hello I am Dr Ravinder Sharma ENT surgeon. On the basis of information provided, it appears that it could be a viral infection , STD or a suppurative infection of tonsils. I would need more information to help you further
Do you have fever
Do you have rash
Do you have any difficulty in swallowing
Have you noticed any pain in your belly
Is there any history of recurrent episodes of tonsillitis in past
Or it will be appropriate to consult a ENT surgeon and you may require some tests. I would further advise you to avoid any kind of self medication
Do let me know if youneed further help about it
with regards
Ravinder Sharma
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