Question 1

whats the difference between tonsil stones and a throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil stones: Tonsil stones are not an infection but remnants of various debris that end up in the tiny pockets of the tonsil. Tonsil stones are not true stones, are tiny whitish objects and require no treatment or removal. Throat infections may be of viral or bacterial origin and can involve the pharynx or the tonsils.

Question 2

can you have a throat infection if you don't have tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Patients can still develop pharyngitis following tonsillectomy.

Question 3

does having crevices in tonsils make you probe to throat infection ?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: The tonsil crypts can cause trapping of food particles which then sit there and form bacteria which can cause problems to the throat

Question 4

my husband (33) having continuous hiccup from last 24 hours and he had throat infection from cold as he has tonsil problem. what should we do now?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: for evaluation and diagnosis. Some persistent or intractable hiccups are controlled with muscle relaxants, sedatives, analgesics or stimulants.

Question 5

i have a sore throat on only one side there is white stuff behind the tonsil. is it possible to only have a throat infection on one side. ?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: Infection of one tonsil may do this, or you may have a retro-tonsillar abscess. See an ENT doctor and get yourself examined. Best wishes.

Question 6

had a throat infection. 4 months later still hav large tonsils no pain. swabbed it myself as dr dismissed me! found group a strep. is treatment needed?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Group A strep is a common bacteria in your system and can grow on culture but usually does not cause infections unless immune system is very low  Tonsils because of infections can stay big for a long time but can be free of infection  If you have a hard time swallowing or other problems with your throat go to an ENT provider for an evaluation  I would not treat a group A strep unless additional sy

Question 7

what std can cause in a week to develop throat infection? one side of my throat is red and inflamed and when i swallow that side only hurts i feel like there is something stuck? or tonsil stone can give the same feeling?although i cant see any?

Accepted Answer

: Contrary to common belief, sore throat almost never is an STD symptom. This is a non-STD problem.

Question 8

my two and a half year old is diagnosed with throat infection, but has developed a few little spots/rash around his mouth, taking amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Drug or infection: The two most likely causes of the rash are the Amoxicillin and the throat infection itself. If it's just a few little spots, it should resolve with application of over-the-counter Hydrocortisone cream - but if it gets worse, call the doctor who prescribed the amoxicillin, who will probably want to re-examine your son.

Question 9

i had a bacterial throat infection with no sign of abnormalities in wbc, what's this mean?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Lots of people get sore throat without abnormalities in WBC. Unless you have culture confirmation of it being bacterial, if was likely viral.

Question 10

is it possible to have no pain with s viral throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many viruses that can cause a common cold. One may have almost no symptoms or could feel miserable.

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Does having crevices in tonsils make you probe to throat infection ?

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My husband (33) having continuous hiccup from last 24 hours and he had throat infection from cold as he has tonsil problem. what should we do now?

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I have a sore throat on only one side there is white stuff behind the tonsil. is it possible to only have a throat infection on one side. ?

A member asked:

Had a throat infection. 4 months later still hav large tonsils no pain. swabbed it myself as dr dismissed me! found group a strep. is treatment needed?

A member asked:

What std can cause in a week to develop throat infection? one side of my throat is red and inflamed and when i swallow that side only hurts i feel like there is something stuck? or tonsil stone can give the same feeling?although i cant see any?

A member asked:

My two and a half year old is diagnosed with throat infection, but has developed a few little spots/rash around his mouth, taking amoxicillin?

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I had a bacterial throat infection with no sign of abnormalities in wbc, what's this mean?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have no pain with s viral throat infection?

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