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What Causes White Patches On The Backside Of Tonsils?

I had post nasal drip due to seasonal allergies (started 7 days ago). I now have white patches hiding on the backside of the skin where my tonsils were. It hurts. I was on Cipro for a bladder infection for 5 days, and finished 3 days ago. Do you think the white spots are viral? There are no white spots that I can see on the actual back of my throat - just on the backside of the old tonsil area. I wish I knew what that was called.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
White patches in the throat can be due to shallow oral mucosal ulceration that are called aphthous ulcers and are mostly results of stress.
The other causes of similar white patches are oral thrush and leukoplakia.
in either case it should be examined by a local physician.
Keeping a good oral hygiene and local rinsing with chlorhexidine mouthwash is highly advisable for optimization of oral health and improve healing.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!
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What Causes White Patches On The Backside Of Tonsils?

Hi, Welcome to healthcare Magic! White patches in the throat can be due to shallow oral mucosal ulceration that are called aphthous ulcers and are mostly results of stress. The other causes of similar white patches are oral thrush and leukoplakia. in either case it should be examined by a local physician. Keeping a good oral hygiene and local rinsing with chlorhexidine mouthwash is highly advisable for optimization of oral health and improve healing. I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you. Take Care!