Question 1

i have had cobblestoning on my throats and a small, somewhat translucent white spot on my tonsil for the last year. i have hpv 16 and have for a long ?

Accepted Answer

Probably unrelated: Presumably your HPV16 infection is genital, perhaps showing up on a pap smear, right? While it is possible your throat is also infected, HPV is not a likely cause of either "cobblestoning" of the throat or the white spot on one of your tonsils. The large majority of HPV infections, including HPV16, are eventually cleared by the immune system. Discuss all this with your doctor &amp;  follow her advice.

Question 2

last year my doctor told me i had cobblestoning in my throat from allergies. but now a year later they haven't gone away?? no pain or irritation

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Allergy still: If allergy was causing the cobblestoning, they will remain or worsen as long as the allergy remains (allergic rhinitis).  The is just a physical exam findings which may or may not be associated with symptoms. On the other hand, you may just have become used to the symptoms and not been aware of them.

Question 3

what causes cobblestones in throat?

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Allergies: usually allergies, but can also occur during an infection, and acid reflux, other causes

Question 4

does cobblestone appearance in througt is sign of allergy?

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It can be: Cobblestone appearance in the throat (posterior pharynx) is a frequent sign that suggests post nasal drip.  This can be from allergies, irritants, colds or even sinus infections.  The cobblestoning is lymphoid tissue.

Question 5

is cobblestone throat normal?

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Hmmm: Generally cobblestoning of the throat is related to some inflammation for which allergy is the most common cause (usually from post nasal drip).  However, infection or sometimes acid might cause similar findings.

Question 6

do cobblestone tonsils need surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not unless ...: They are a problem such as obstructing the airway, frequently infected or have a cancer.

Question 7

what can cause cobblestone throat?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Cobblestone appearance of the throat describes enlarged lymphoid tissue (lumpy/bumpy) that occurs in response to an infection of the throat or sinuses with post nasal drip. The infection fighting cells of our immune system reside within the lymphoid tissue similar to tonsils and adenoids.

Question 8

what does cobblestone in the throat mean?

Accepted Answer

Chronic irritation: Usually related to chronic postnasal drip.

Question 9

what does it mean for your throat to have a cobblestone appearance?

Accepted Answer

Cobblestone: Associated with allergy and reflux. Patches of submucosal lymphatic tissue with cobblestone appearance on gross or endoscopic examination.

Question 10

what does cobblestone in the throat look like?

Accepted Answer

Cobblestone: Elevated submucosal patches (lymphoid tissue) on the posterior pharyngeal wall. Associated with allergy and reflux.

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I have had cobblestoning on my throats and a small, somewhat translucent white spot on my tonsil for the last year. i have hpv 16 and have for a long ?

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