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White Spots On Tonsils, Disappeared With Medication. Spots Reappeared, Tonsils Red, Swollen. Treatment?
I was on a Z-pack for a bacterial infection and after done noticed a lot of white spots on my tonsils. Took some acidophilus/ probiotic complex and they mostly disappeared but not completely. Went to the doctor and he said it was from post nasal drip . He gave me Biaxin just in case it was strep . The spots went away and now a day after I finished my tonsils are red, swollen, painful to swallow and white spots have appeared again. What should my next step be? Thank you for any suggestions.
Sat, 23 Feb 2013
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I have gone through your query regarding swollen and red painful tonsils with white spots on it , You have taken medicines and got relief but unfortunately after some time you again face the same problem.
By your symptoms it appears that you have recurrent septic tonsillitis, here I advice you some basic investigations like -
(1) Culture and sensitivity of throat swab.
(2) Blood - CBC, ESR, blood sugar - F & P.P.
(3) X-Ray chest P.A.view.
According to inferences of investigations you should take medicines i full therapeutic course, I hope you will get good result, if any how after this you develop same problem than tonsillectomy operation is the only permanent and correct treatment.
With Regards.
Welcome in H.C.M. for consultation
I have gone through your query regarding swollen and red painful tonsils with white spots on it , You have taken medicines and got relief but unfortunately after some time you again face the same problem.
By your symptoms it appears that you have recurrent septic tonsillitis, here I advice you some basic investigations like -
(1) Culture and sensitivity of throat swab.
(2) Blood - CBC, ESR, blood sugar - F & P.P.
(3) X-Ray chest P.A.view.
According to inferences of investigations you should take medicines i full therapeutic course, I hope you will get good result, if any how after this you develop same problem than tonsillectomy operation is the only permanent and correct treatment.
With Regards.
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