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Throat issue
I suffered from dengue on last Oct 2021, after that I have recurring issue in my throat like pain in food swallowing , also I saw white pus type thing near tonsils. This issue got resolved in 3-4 days but reccur again. I also have gas issue sometimes.
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You are suffering from Keratosis of tonsil.
Tonsillar keratosis is characterized by appearance of multiple white projections from cryptal orifices of the tonsil, lymph follicles, the posterior and the lateral pharyngeal walls, posterior part of the tongue and glosso-epiglottic fold.
Next Steps
If asymptomatic no treatment required.
If symptomatic
Antibiotic
Antiallergic
Povidine iodine gurgle
Horny masses can be removed by electrocautery. Three to four masses may be treated at each sitting at weekly intervals.
Tonsillectomy is advised for chronic cases.
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