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2 White patches at back of throat
I am a 21-year-old male. Around 8 days ago, I noticed two white patches on both tonsillar pillars at the back of my throat. They appeared before I developed a sore throat, fever, and body aches. My GP diagnosed secondary bacterial infection with stomatitis and prescribed antibiotics. My sore throat, fever, and body aches have resolved, but the white patches remain. They are not painful, cannot be scraped off, and feel only slightly raised without a hard lump underneath. A dentist suggested acute tonsillitis with ulceration. I vape but do not chew tobacco. Does this look more consistent with healing ulceration/infection or something like leukoplakia?
Also i have attached image for reference
I am actually worried about it being mouth cancer as i searched it online.
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Don't worry...with history of fever
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Pls have full Ent examination with Ent or head and neck doctor not dentist
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Pls go through checkup
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It does not look suspicious. These changes maybe persistent after an episode of sore throat for a few weeks. If not symptomatic can be observed.
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Chlorhexidine mouth gargles 2-3 times a day.
Avoid consuming tobacco or tobacco products
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Hello pa, nothing to worry about.
It may be superficial ulcer. Need some more details. Consultation required.
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Consult ENT specialist
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
It's not serious. Nothing to worry about.
After infection it may persistent for some days.it will go gradually. Don't worry.
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Dr. Raj Narayan Samanta
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
Nothing concerning. White patches will gradually go.
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Consult Immediately
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