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White patches in back troat what is reason ? It is any throat cancer ? I am worrying about that please slove my problem.

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Don worry ....do u hav burning sensation throat ? Should b just gastritis Need more history ...  Read More

White patches on back it is light pain in throat And what cause of that white it is a cancer. and how treat that Really worrying about that it is throat cancer.

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It doesn’t look like cancer, it is granular pharyngitis. Consult with an ENT to know why it is happening. ...  Read More

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White patches on back throat I am worrying about that and it is any throat cancer what is reason of that Symptoms : light pain in throat

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This is not cancer but consult an ENT to see why they are happening. ...  Read More

For the past 10 days I have been observing the white patches on throat, initially it was a small patch but now it's size more & no pain

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It may be fungal infection called tinea versicolour. But white patches should be checked immediately for possibility of vitiligo. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper e ...  Read More

I have this white patch on the back of my throat from last 2 months which is not going away. I get tingling sensation in my throat which leads to dry cough. No other symptoms. Please suggest what is this ?

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It may be due to stomatitis, take multivitamins ...  Read More

Since last 3 years I have a few white patches in my oropharynx area (back of throat). In these three years I did take some fungal medicines but these patches don't go away. Are these patches normal or should I take them seriously? Attaching a photo too but it's not that clear though.

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Not so much serious ,abit of allergy? ...  Read More

Hello there I have a white patch in my throat behind my tonsil and it's causing me concern to what it is I also have headaches and ear pain and am suffering with a lot of throats clearing

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You might be looking at whitish debris over tonsils. It is usually not abnormal. ...  Read More

I am having white patch at back of the throat from over 1 month and coughy throat which causes weird sensation while eating or just laying

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plz visit ENT doctor for proper examination it might be bacterial or fungal plz don’t ignore it mam... ...  Read More

I have been facing these white patches in the back of my throat for the last 5 months and from last 1 week I am having white patches on my tonsil but now it's gone but the patches in back of my throat are not going Can you tell me what is the main cause of this infection Is it hiv/aids? The first photo is 1 week before when I was having white patch

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2nd pic is of infection Strt with Gargles n antibiotic ...  Read More

Hi my sis is facing throat issues since past few years her throat is having so many white patches and few grey patch please help to cure it!!! Is this serious i searched in google its telling leukoplaxia and fibrosis i am very worried for her please help to cure she dont drink smoke no bad habits also please help to cure those patches!!

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It may be due to vitamin deficiency ...  Read More

For nearly 2 years I am suffering from this, what started as a small white patch in one gum area has now slowly grown to white patch which then turn to red to for gum areas. No burning or pain while eating normally. But a tingling sensation when I eat something hot or spicy. I have tried few oral doctors who did deep cleaning, gave me oxidant medic

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Hello sir Kindly consult with periodontist, they are gums expert and will examine properly and let you the treatment for the same ...  Read More

My daughter had a fever for 2 days which automatically subsided. Alongside she was clearing her throat, seemed like something was getting stuck in throat. No throat pain was there. Coughing was like close to nil. Is this viral throat infection ? Her throat is fine now, looks normal and fever lasted 2 days. Maximum temp reached 102.5

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Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I have light/white patches on my cheek. The patches are smooth and there is no itching, redness, dryness or scaling. They appear occasionally and usually go away on their own after a few months. I have attached a clear photo. Could you please tell me what this might be and whether I need any treatment or tests?

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Your Opinion: Most likely pityriasis alba or post-inflammatory hypopigmentation. Vitiligo is another possibility and needs examination to rule out. Next Steps: See a dermatologist for examination; Wo ...  Read More

I had these white white pimple in my throat but painless its also in my back of my throat plz do guide

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It's totally normal If you face any symptoms like throat ache , fever etc ...  Read More

Can somebody plz tell me wht is this condition I have attached pics There is these white patches and small cuts in testes don't know whether it is from razor or not Feeling very awkward to have these

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Sudden appearance of white patches on my face. Had deworming medication.. Yet the patch is there... Texture is as smooth as my face.. No itching no irritation just white spot

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

For a month, my son has been having 2 patches.. If i scratch it white flax is coming..there is no hair loss or irritation on it...what should I do

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Apply coconut oil ...  Read More

Hi Saw this patch in one of my cousin's neck, his age is 40 years. Can you please tell how to move forward with the treatment this?..any tests should be done? Exactly what is this?

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Hello It may mole, fungal infection, melanin destruction Kindly consult online for further evaluation ...  Read More

Respected sir/ madam, I'm having past two days throat issue, it hurts when i eat spicy food or hot food. I recently ate betel leaves after that since that evening I'm having throat issue I looked into it. There's small white patches in tonsils and in that area. I don't know what to do? I have attached two photos clicked from phone Kindly help me o

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Uvulopharygitis ? Allergic ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have noticed white patches on both sides of my anterior tonsillar pillars. They appear smooth and symmetrical, and I have had them for about 8–9 days. I also had a sore throat recently. The patches are not painful and cannot be scraped off. In addition, I occasionally experience jaw pain. Sometimes it occurs on the right side and

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Just do betadine gargles Might be some bacterial URTI ...  Read More

I noticed two smooth white patches that are present symmetrically on both sides of my tonsillar area. They first appeared about 8-9 days ago, and a few days later | developed a sore throat, which has since improved. The patches are soft, not painful, and cannot be scraped off. My ENT diagnosed two tiny tonsilloliths (tonsil stones), but I am confus

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Pls visit ur Ent specialist ...  Read More

I noticed two smooth white patches that are present symmetrically on both sides of my tonsillar area. They first appeared about 8–9 days ago, and a few days later I developed a sore throat, which has since improved. The patches are soft, not painful, and cannot be scraped off. My ENT diagnosed two tiny tonsilloliths (tonsil stones), but I am confus

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Nothing to worry about They dont look suspicious ...  Read More

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 whit

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Pls have full Ent examination with Ent or head and neck doctor not dentist ...  Read More

About 8–9 days ago, I noticed two white patches at the back of my throat. Three to four days later, I developed a sore throat that lasted for about 2–3 days. I visited a general physician, who diagnosed me with a bacterial throat infection and stomatitis. The sore throat has now resolved, but the two white patches are still present. They are not

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If it is not causing any symptoms for now just do warm saline gargles It will gradually fade ...  Read More

About 8–9 days ago, I noticed two white patches at the back of my throat. Three to four days later, I developed a sore throat that lasted for about 2–3 days. I visited a general physician, who diagnosed me with a bacterial throat infection and stomatitis. The sore throat has now resolved, but the two white patches are still present. They are not

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If the patch persists for more than a month, biopsy will have to be done . If you do tobacco chewing , kindly stop that ...  Read More

My son is 10 month old...after mundan I have there is some dry white patch on his head.. please advice what i should do

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Use spoo shampoo ...  Read More

For few days noticed some kind of white patches on the back there is not itching or anything sometimes after bath feels very mild itchy but it is not fading away nor spreading. Seems a fungal infection. Please suggest some anti fungal cream. Please see attached image .

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have had a patch on the side of my nose for more than 1 month. It first appeared brown, then the skin peeled, and after a sunburn it developed a noticeable white ring around it. The patch has not spread. There is no peeling now, but it sometimes itches, especially after makeup. The white ring becomes much more visible when I apply B

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

My daughter is 3 years old. She has a slightly raised white-colored patch of skin on her thumb. What could it be? It has been there for the last 2–3 months. I am concerned because it is not completely flat; it is a little raised. She also has a habit of sucking her thumb at night.photo attached

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. For the past 1 year, I have had white patches/white lines inside my mouth along with occasional burning sensation and irritation. I have consulted multiple dentists and oral specialists, but no definite diagnosis has been made so far. Some doctors suspected Oral Lichen Planus, while others were not sure. I qui

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

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