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Throat ulcer and tonsils
I have swollen tonsils with white pus from last one n half year and I have cyst on my epiglottis and past 6 months back white or grey I think ulcer appear on my pharynix wall that don't go way no pain but past 2 weeks I am having lot of pain .nothing works for it
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You seem to be suffering from keratosis pharyngeus (keratosis tonsil is type of keratosis pharyngeus). It usually occurs secondary to chronic irritation such as reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder, post nasal discharge syndrome, pollution etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause for your problem
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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