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What Causes A White Lump On The Tonsil After A Cold?
i had cold the other week for a week or so and notice a white lump on my tonsil i went to doctor and took a course of penicilling which i found hard to take 4 a day on an empty stomach only managed 3 a day i have finished the course but still have the lump i some times also cougth up little smelly white lumps is this throught cancer
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Hi.
Cancer of the tonsil does not develop within a few days. IT would help if you know whether you had any problem in the past.
This is the infection of the tonsil most probably called a ''follicular '' tonsilitis.
Consult an ENT Surgeon , he would give you another antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines - continue treatment for 2 more weeks , if this resolve be happy and forget about the tonsil.
If this is suspected by your Doctor he will go for tonsillectomy... will solve the problem for ever,
Cancer of the tonsil does not develop within a few days. IT would help if you know whether you had any problem in the past.
This is the infection of the tonsil most probably called a ''follicular '' tonsilitis.
Consult an ENT Surgeon , he would give you another antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines - continue treatment for 2 more weeks , if this resolve be happy and forget about the tonsil.
If this is suspected by your Doctor he will go for tonsillectomy... will solve the problem for ever,
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