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White Patches on Both Tonsils
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 confused because tonsilloliths are usually tiny stones, whereas what I can see looks more like smooth white patches. I would like to understand whether these patches could be something other than tonsilloliths.
I saw it on google that it can be a cancerous condition.
I went to ENT but still concerned
I dont drink, smoke or chew tobacco
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They do not look worrisome. Daily salt water gargles will be good enough for sore throat. follow up for check up in person.
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Nothing to worry about
They dont look suspicious
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