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Red spot on tonsil
I am having pain in throat from 3 day
After medication pain was stop
But from afternoon I feel etching in my tonsil I saw a red spot on my tonsil only that spot etching feels like lesion . Is it something serious I am so worried
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please send pic of your throat
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Dr. Jasmine Kaur
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
13 yrs exp
Mohali
It could be due to unresolved infection. Complete the course of your medication and it may subside. If persists after 7 days, then get a thorough examination from ENT specialist.
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Dr. Himani Gupta
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Guwahati
As per your history… nothing seems to be worried about
But yes if you post picture.. it will be more helpful to guide you better
In the mean time , Do chlorhexidine gargles 4 to 5 times a day
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Avoid using tongue or finger to that site ..
Do not eat spicy/ junk food/ too hot and too cold food
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Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Udaipur
Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT.
From what you’ve described, it seems like a localized irritation or healing lesion on the tonsil — possibly due to a resolving infection or minor trauma (like from spicy food, coughing, or even frequent clearing of the throat). The red spot and itching sensation can occur during the recovery phase as the mucosa heals.
It’s good that the pain has settled after medication. If there’s no fever, difficulty swallowing, or spreading redness, it’s usually not serious.
Next Steps
Continue warm saline gargles, maintain good hydration, and avoid irritants like very hot, spicy, or acidic foods for a few days.
Health Tips
However, if the lesion increases in size, becomes painful again, or you develop other symptoms, do consult an ENT specialist for direct examination.
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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly post picture
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