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What Causes White Patches On Roof Of Tongue And Tonsils?

My daughter has white like splotches on roof of mouth and by her tonsils.. she was taken to the ER this past Sunday and they did a rapid strep test.. came back negative but they put her on meds amoxicillin for ten days.. they treated her for acute tonsillitis all they said about the white stuff was yuck. She has a headcold and pry allergies going on right now has been under the weather for like two weeks now we all have been dealing with some kinda of congestion and sneezing and all that due to now changing of the season and all that.. but I guess I am just wondering if this is normal my kids have had strep before and I don t remember seeing the white and with the test saying negative but then my daughter never lets them get far back there she freaks out so in all reality she could truly have strep. So I guess just want to know if this is common or possible something else and should I worry ??? She s only on start of 5th day of the meds its just 400mg at 5ml 3x a day. So and still now and then complains hurts to swallow but it is looking better or was to me at least.
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have white patches on roof of tongue and tonsils which is due to tonsil stones which are like bumps present over tonsils and are formed by deposition of debris over the tonsils and after there calcification. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. Id tonsil stone is small remove them manually and large stones needs surgical removal. You can do warm saline gargles and soda bicarb gargles for removing the debris from tonsils. Maintain proper oral hygiene.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes White Patches On Roof Of Tongue And Tonsils?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have white patches on roof of tongue and tonsils which is due to tonsil stones which are like bumps present over tonsils and are formed by deposition of debris over the tonsils and after there calcification. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. Id tonsil stone is small remove them manually and large stones needs surgical removal. You can do warm saline gargles and soda bicarb gargles for removing the debris from tonsils. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari