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What Causes Sore Throat And White Patches Around The Tonsil Area?
I have had a sore throat for about a week, and my energy has vanished. I looked at the back of my throat with a flashlight today, and the side where I'm experiencing the most pain has white patches around the tonsil area. I attributed the sore throat to frequently snorting pills. Could this have caused the white patches? Or should I go to a doctor and get tested for strep?
It seems that you are suffering from Bacterial throat infection also known as Strep throat and the symptoms of throat pain that is Pharyngitis along with inflamed tonsils that is Tonsillitis seems to be due to it.. White patches that can be pus pockets further confirms towards strep throat.. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical and investigations like Thorat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help.. You can also suck throat lozenges, chew Vitamin C pellet and avoid spicy and chilled foods..
Hope this helps..
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What Causes Sore Throat And White Patches Around The Tonsil Area?
Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It seems that you are suffering from Bacterial throat infection also known as Strep throat and the symptoms of throat pain that is Pharyngitis along with inflamed tonsils that is Tonsillitis seems to be due to it.. White patches that can be pus pockets further confirms towards strep throat.. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical and investigations like Thorat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help.. You can also suck throat lozenges, chew Vitamin C pellet and avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope this helps.. Regards.