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I am having white patches on tonsils since one month. No pain but hoarseness when speak and sour mucus. What it could be?? How to remove these white patches. These are not tonsil stones.

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Today i saw a white patch at top of tonsil on back part. My one side of tonsils are slightly larger than other since 3 months and doctor told it's normal and is due to infection. But now the white patch, should i be concerned? I am unable to take its pic

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White match can be due to food particles clogged in the crepts of your tonsils or an apthous ulcer! Online consult with pictures for better understanding Tonsils are lymphoid tissues and noy be equal ...  Read More

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One of my tonsils has a white patch thats almost indented and i tried to poke it and theres no feeling on that area of the tonsil im scared

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Please consult ENT doctor don't disturb it. As such you don't have to worry regarding that unless you had proper opinion from the doctor. ...  Read More

Dear doctor, I have been having a feeling of something stuck in my throat since three days. Yesterday I noticed white patches on both my tonsils. I'm guessing tonsil infection. I feel no pain so far. I have been gargling since last night. Kindly prescribe how to treat this infection.

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Do online video consultation as i have to see your tonsil pictures ...  Read More

Since 1yr tonsil white patch no lain noting but some time pain ocational not regular y its mot curing showed many dr but no use pls suggest me

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If white patch for long periods causing no pain..it could be debris deposited in the tonsiller crypt...for that no treatment need... ...  Read More

Hi, My uvula grown two days before. Due to that got fever and white patches in tonsil. Tested CRP, point is 29.53. but my RTPCR is negative. Please suggest me what's the issue...

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U mean to say ur uvula looks longer suddenly? White patch over both tonsil? Any running nose ? Any contact wit covid positive pt.? Crp can be positive in any infection as well... Need further history ...  Read More

I just had two molar extractions 1 week ago. I was put an antibiotics, and just finished them. A couple days ago my right tonsil (same side as extractions) got swollen, sore, with white patches. A day later the other one now is too.

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It could be a throat infection unrelated to the extraction. Get your dentist to check up the area of extraction to check the healing. ...  Read More

I have developed two white patches on Tonsils They look/feel like the calcified residue that is often on teeths. I guess called tonsil stones. No issues as off now just having a feeling of something on backside of throat while swallowing What should I do, does it go away naturally, is there any home remedy or any specific treatment have to be done

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If it’s debris it requires tonsil massage and can be removed by pressing on it empty stomach with finger . ...  Read More

I have had a bad nasty cough for a couple days and my grandfather looked at my throat and saw some white patches on my tonsils and we were wonder what it might be. I get tonsil stones but it looks different.

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You may be looking at whitish debris over tonsils which is not really abnormal. If you don't have any symptoms such as throat pain and difficulty in swallowing then you need not worry about it ...  Read More

I have white patches on tonsils for 3 months now. So on the picture, the left one is the full fledged white patches and when i try to rub it off as seen on the right picture with some cotton, takes some effort, it goes off like a little part. Again the next day it comes back full fledged. Going on since 3 months. No Tobacco, drinking, smoking hist

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This is called Membranous Tonsillitis. If this is troubling you frequently, consider Tonsillectomy. No, it's not Cancer. Kindly don't Google your symptoms. ...  Read More

Today i suddenly noticed white patches on tongue surface which is not removable even after using a tongue cleaner.I am worried.I smoke on average 5 cigerettes since 10 years.I am attaching the pictures.

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Warm watwr gargles ...  Read More

I was a chronic smoker since 5 years . Quit smoking since 1.5 month . I have been experiencing throat pain especially while swallowing and can also see white patches on the roof of my throat . My sputum is also dark in colour I am scared please help me

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I have enlarged tonsils in one side (left side) from six months and no pain white plaque on my tongue Please suggest me the treatment

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I am having dryness and white flaky skin near the penis–scrotum area. Mild itching only, no redness or pain. Coconut oil did not help. Skin feels tight and irritated due to friction. No medication currently. Please guide

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Hello, My son has got white patches below his left eye. It is there from last one week. Nowhere else he has got it. Can you please let me know what is it and what to do? Thanks in advance, Ashoka

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Unless directly seen ,it's difficult to diagnose ...  Read More

One year ago hair fall and patches still there's I don't know how to control I want final suggestion

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Specific medication will improve condition. Kindly consult online with pictures for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

A white patch on my penis skin and it burn when touch that part plz help ,It has been 3day an when clean the skin part a white colourless liquid come from the skin

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My daughter had cough and cold . She is 3.6 years. Had ascoril ls. Cough is better but now she has 2-3 white spots/ eruptions in her throat. Now she is taking augmentin. Last month too she had throat infection. We live in ncr where the aqi is above 350. Also, shd did not brush for 6 days straight. Can that also contribute to such white patches?

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It looks like she might have enlarges tonsils and for now it has caused tonsillolith formation ("tonsil stones") Aggravated by poor oral hygiene It's advisable to begin with maintaining oral hygeine ...  Read More

Four days ago I developed this white spot on my left tonsils with a mild sore throat, yesterday once I did a Salt water rinse, can anyone tell me what this is?

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This is looking like tonsillolith Continue the salt water gargle Avoid cold and sour food items Consult for treatment ...  Read More

I delivered a baby on 27th June 2025. I had groin infection immediately thereafter due to irritation of cleaning solution used for cleaning after delivery. I took fluconozole 150 mg for a while and the active groin infection (tiny bumps redness and irritation) subsided but the skin has become black. Since I had frequent and irregular periods, i use

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There is some postinflammatory desquamation, it might be scaly for some time and the skin will be more sensitive. However it is advised to stop using any out of the ordinary products which contain fra ...  Read More

Hii my 4 year old has white patch below the eye. Local dermatologist said it may be hormonal issue or vitamin deficiency and prescribed Tacrolimus Ointment We are using this for the past 10days but there is no difference. What should i do

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Only one eye ? Or anywhere else in body Proper history and evaluation needed ...  Read More

I have a 5-month-old daughter and lastly she has white patches on her neck and chest. I'm a bit worried. How it will cure .

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Hello mam, i understand your concern I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595 ...  Read More

Hi Doctor , I am feeling painless White patches in mouth. What is the treatment for that to remove. And what are medication I need to take and also food

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Hi, Share picture. Visit a dentist and get a complete dental examination done. ...  Read More

20 months old baby having white patches on the neck and back area have tried OTC antibiotic, antifungal creams and homeopathic treatments prescribed by doctors in the last year nothing worked would like views of other doctors here

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Pic is not clear. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

I have noticed this white patch in my inner cheek. It is smooth, soft and when I press, it is filled with blood again. This is the same spot where I had undergone laser surgery twice. First it was mild dyplesia; second it was oral lichen planus in the year 2022. Should I go for the biopsy once again. Please suggest a further treatment plan. Should

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Advisable to go for repeat scalpel biopsy, not laser ,for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Laser biopsies have some disadvantages like thermal artifacts ,which may interfere with pathologi ...  Read More

Hi. 3.5 months back I got a white spot on my right tonsil and surrounding area of the left tonsil, with some redness in the throat. Doctor prescribed multivitamins at first for a month. Soon I got a tiny round swelling under the right side of the jaw, which upon checking the doctor said is not a lymph node. The tonsil spot almost disappeared but ca

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Lease maintain oral hygiene ...  Read More

I have this patch for the past 3years first on left leg repigmented 90 percent and now on right leg the photo i shared whats this its repigmenting too

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Don't worry...you are suffering from vitiligo causing this white patch..Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed ...  Read More

I've been smoking 1-2 cigs a day for the past 1-2 months. Sometimes I don't smoke properly and end up inhaling too much smoke and coughing, resulting in a burning sensation. Last Thursday I started feeling an itching sensation and pain in my back right throat. When I saw it using my phone flash light I saw a black/white growth. This is the current

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Hello, my right tonsil is inflamed with some white spots visible at the back and redness in the throat and it feels like something is stuck in my throat on the right side. however i do not have either fever or throat pain at all i touch the swollen tonsil with a swab. I had unprotected oral sex with a partner for the first time 5 days back i just w

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I have got white patches on face which are non itchy and I feel it is getting bigger. What to do ? Please suggest

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