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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

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

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

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 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 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

Some little white patches not really vitilligo please reach out I don't know what's going wrong in skin what to prefer.

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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

I am attaching a pic. I am worried about this big patch with white borders in my groin area. Also there are ringworm kind of patches at other spots. Kindly review it.

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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

I am attaching a pic. I am worried about this big patch with white borders in my groin area. Also there are ringworm kind of patches at other spots. Kindly review it.

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It appears like a fungal infection.you can initially try using terbinafine cream twice daily for a few days.It may need oral antifungal treatment as well,do consult a dermatologist in your area for ap ...  Read More

I am attaching a pic. I have had this issue for 20 days. I noticed a ringworm kind of patch and also white layer in my groin area which is itchy sometimes. Need medication or any home remedies.

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You are so late, why you hiding this .better if you visit nearby hospital and consult with dermatologist asap.its spread more otherwise. ...  Read More

My 4 months baby has a white patch on his cheek after getting a redness due to insect bite,first it was small after a week it is slightly big

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Greetings It is common for an insect bite to leave a temporary white patch, a condition known as post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, which usually fades as the skin heals. Since the patch is growing ...  Read More

Hello. I am attaching the pic. Can you please tell me what that white mark is. It is below my belly and the other one is near my private part area.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

White patches on face. No itching . Using dosetil cream and moisturizer but no improvement. What is this. It is fungal infection or p alba. Or t versicolor.

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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

Hi Found this white patches small ones past 6 months,when touched,its painful. Pl suggest. Thanks Poorna

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Goodmornin poorna, i have just check your lesions. Most probably this look like mollscum or wart but i can make confirme diagnosis after proper clinical history and examination. ...  Read More

White patches on baby skin clearely visible for 15 days.its growing in many areas of face like neck,cheeks.

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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

Hello,My Daughter is 6 months old she has white patches around nose, mouth and near eyes . I'm using atogla moisturizer

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Greetings kindly consult with images for better understanding ...  Read More

I have upload white part image please see After sex at 55th this white comes at right in throat corner then i done gargle salt warm water its solve in 1 day Then this problem comes at 95th Day after sext right side tonsil its from 5 days its still there Doctor given me 2 days medicine Augmentin 375 & calpol 500 & vizilac capsule and rantac

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I upload the image of white in throat After sex of 55th and 70th & 95th day Throat corner white like there and when I do Gargle warm water for 1 day then it's gone ITS HIV SYMPTOM?? I drive rapido bike taxi in Delhi daily 8 hours I sex with Girl 1st girl sex worker condom I used no condom break 2nd girl with My Friend I use condom and no broke

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Looks like you have throat infection Need further history Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have a white patch on lower lip since last 2 months. Its painless, tiny bunch of white rough patches. I don't smoke or chew tobacco or dont have any addiction. Attaching picture of the lesion. Is it curable or its precancerous?

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This requires more detailed examination, kindly consult in a physical clinic for proper examination ...  Read More

I have one white dot and grey line in left side of tonsil (in pic right side).first saw on 3rd feb.have some cold in morning when I wake up

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I am attching two pictures. First picture zoom out and second zoom in. I have this mild white patch of kind thing. The area is slightly tender when I eat hard food. Does it look like lukoplekia?

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Hello Picture isn't clear There can be two possibilities either infection with the tooth or bony eruption(anatomically bone deposition is more) we call it as torus mandibularis also. It is hard when ...  Read More

I observed a white or yellowish patch behind my left lower wisdom teeth. It is painless. And in the same area, from the last 2 months a blister is occurring just after eating something -> popping and getting healed in 2 days. Also there are few lymph nodes at the same time just below my left ear from the last 1 year or so. Picture is attached. P

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Hello Please visit the dentist for the physical examination for proper diagnosis ...  Read More

1 year ago my upper palate white patch surgery has been done and in biopsy report diagnosis as fibro epithelial polyp and now after 1 year same place on palate operative site white patch shows now. When I use clobetasol gel the white patch size reduce after some days stop it again recurring. I am not taking any time of gutkha smoking but occasional

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Hello Better to get it checked physically ...  Read More

Sir/Madam Pictures attached of a white blister like spot after i touched a hot utensil. But there seems to be no liquid inside the blister. No unusual pain, no burning sensation. Is it serious? I am worried. Till now taking care at home by cleaning hands with soap and Luke warm water and applying Vaseline on it. Kindly help... Regards

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Good afternoon This is common after contact with hot object Avoid bursting the blister ...  Read More

Sir/Madam Pictures attached of a white blister like spot after i touched a hot utensil. But there seems to be no liquid inside the blister. No unusual pain, no burning sensation. Is it serious? I am worried. Till now taking care at home by cleaning hands with soap and Luke warm water and applying Vaseline on it. Kindly help... Regards

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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

Which is the best medicine for tonsils because this has become very common for me now, as an when i have cold the next thing is i get tonsils

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There is no specific medicine for tonsil. Cold is generally caused by viral so your most likely having pharyngitis.. visit ent specialist ...  Read More

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