Question 1

why do i have yellow pus pockets on my tonsils and what can i do to treat them at home ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: The pus indicates the presence of bacterial infection, which means that antibiotics are required. If you have had fever and pain when you swallow, taking a bath with warm water and some anti-inflammatory could help to diminish the symptoms (be more careful if you have allergies). However, a consult and prescription is required; telemedicine resources could be helpful in this situation.

Question 2

home treatment for swollen tonsils and pain when swallowing, slight cough, white patches and spots on tonsils?

Accepted Answer

You need medicine: Nope. This surely sounds like an infection and most likely strep.  This can kill if not treated.  Please get to the doctor.

Question 3

the best way to treat a pus filled lump in my mouth on right cheek@ home? plus salivary glands are red, and swollen under tongue. what is it & is it an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Oral mass:  If you have a large mass filled with puss in your mouth, I would get seen promptly. You might have an abscess .

Question 4

woke up this morning with pus on my tonsils. the left side has good size pockets of pus and the right has barely any. and it doesn't hurt.

Accepted Answer

Seek MD attention: You may have strep throat.

Recommend to make an appointment with your doctor or to go to an urgent care center for further workup

Question 5

can pus in the tonsil be like a hard thing?like even if i rub it it won't feel soft? is it possible for a pus to get in this condition in tonsil case

Accepted Answer

Tonsil stone: Look up tonsil stone on youtube. It&#x27;s a collection of food that gets trapped in your tonsil. Other than being annoying, these things are not worrisome.  Some patients elect for tonsillectomy if it last for a long time and nothing else helps.

Question 6

what does it mean of i have pus spots on my tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Pus spots on the back of the throat or tonsils usually means an infection is going on.  Often they're caused by viruses and go away in a few days.  They can also be  caused by bacterial germs like strep.  Talk to your doctor.  They may want to do a strep test to see if treatment is needed.  You can help throat pain by drinking cold (non-acid, non-carbonated) liquids.  Throat lozenges can help.

Question 7

my tonsils have pus pockets on them. which illnesses cause these other than strep?

Accepted Answer

Any bacterial infect: Any bacterial infection can cause exudate on the tonsils.  But pockets full of white discharge may be food particles stuck in small pockets or crypts.  These are called tonsil stones. Many times what are thought to be pus pockets are these tonsilliths.

Question 8

today my tonsils have become a bit swollen and has pus on them. is there any way to treat this without seeing a dr?

Accepted Answer

No: You need to go to a doctor or a minute clinic and get tested for strept throat.

Question 9

one tonsil is huge and covered in pus, the other is fine. tested negative for both strep and mono. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Tonsilar abscess: Please see an ear, nose and throat specialist.  If you have pus on your tonsil that is not getting better may need to have it drained or removed as it may be an abscess.  Antibiotics can help but sometimes the infection can keep coming back.  If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, go to the ED right away.

Question 10

i was diagnosed with mono reactivation weeks ago.  i'm still coughing and have pus on my tonsils. can you please advise me on mono reactivation?

Accepted Answer

EBV: Infectious mononucleosis reactivation is known to occur. It is not extremely common but is well known and documented.  Most people who have infectious mononucleosis get it only once. Mononucleosis symptoms may rarely recur months or even years later.

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Why do i have yellow pus pockets on my tonsils and what can i do to treat them at home ?

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Home treatment for swollen tonsils and pain when swallowing, slight cough, white patches and spots on tonsils?

A member asked:

The best way to treat a pus filled lump in my mouth on right cheek@ home? plus salivary glands are red, and swollen under tongue. what is it & is it an emergency?

A member asked:

Woke up this morning with pus on my tonsils. the left side has good size pockets of pus and the right has barely any. and it doesn't hurt.

A member asked:

Can pus in the tonsil be like a hard thing?like even if i rub it it won't feel soft? is it possible for a pus to get in this condition in tonsil case

A member asked:

What does it mean of i have pus spots on my tonsils?

A member asked:

My tonsils have pus pockets on them. which illnesses cause these other than strep?

A member asked:

Today my tonsils have become a bit swollen and has pus on them. is there any way to treat this without seeing a dr?

A member asked:

One tonsil is huge and covered in pus, the other is fine. tested negative for both strep and mono. any suggestions?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with mono reactivation weeks ago. i'm still coughing and have pus on my tonsils. can you please advise me on mono reactivation?

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