Question 1

what is the definition or description of: spots on tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Tonsiliths : Tonsil stones aka tonsilths.

Question 2

why is there white and purplish spots on tonsils?

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White spots on tonsi: Commenest cause of white spots on the tonsills is streptocaccal infection.But it can be caused by infectious mono nucleosis, some time white food particles may be stuck in the tonsillar crypts, sometimes thrush infection in immunocomprised patients may show as white, greyish and purplish spots on tonsils.

Question 3

white spots on tonsils means?

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Infection/mucous: Could be an infection, especiaaly if there is pain or discomfort, or it could be mucous in the tonsil crfypts. Best to see your otolaryngologist.

Question 4

white spots on tonsils no pain?

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Tonsils: The are likely tonsilliths, these are food particles that become lodged in the tonsil. Often times gargling after eating will keep this from happening.

Question 5

what are white spots on tonsils?

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White spots on tonsi: Commenest cause of white spots on the tonsills is streptocaccal infection.But it can be caused by infectious mono nucleosis, some time white food particles may be stuck in the tonsillar crypts.

Question 6

white spots on tonsils wont go away?

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White spots persisti: You should see your doctor as it may be mononucleosis, strep tonsillitis, or sme white food stuck in the tonsilla crypts or thrush infection.

Question 7

how long will white spots on tonsils last?

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Depends: What you are describing are tonsil stones or tonsilloliths. These are usually associated with bad breath among other things (pain/difficulty swallowing, metallic taste, coughing, ear ache, swollen tonsils). The cause is not clear, but it is thought that food and bacteria tend to collect in little crypts on the tonsil leading to  residual calcium deposits or stones. See your doc to be sure

Question 8

what does it mean if i have black spots on tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Black spots: probably yeast. Aspergillus. Rinses with dilute baking soda. half teaspoon in glass of warm water.

Question 9

coughing at night, white spots on tonsils, no pain, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many possible causes of coughing at night, and if this persists you should see your doctor for an evaluation. Tonsilitis, oral thrush, bronchitis, allergies are all possible.

Question 10

white spots on tonsils not strep?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillar concretion: Food debris can collect in the crypts of the tonsils. These pellets can really smell bad.

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