Question 1

white spots on tonsils, strep throat or tonsilitis?

Accepted Answer

Could be: White spots on the tonsils could be food particles.  The only way to be sure of strep throat is a throat culture.  Tonsillitis is a specific diagnosis made by a physician when the tonsils in the throat are red and enlarged and painful.  Strep throat does not necessarily indicate tonsil involvement.  Obviously you need an objective diagnosis by a specialist.

Question 2

tonsil infection took amoxcicillan and still inflamed tonsils but throat still itchy and red sploches ? help

Accepted Answer

Inflamed tonsils: The inflammation in your tonsils might not actually be an infection.  It could be from something else like allergies or even reflux.  Best to have it checked out by an ENT specialist.

Question 3

2 weeks after tonsil infection. still on/off sore throat burn. gp said wait another week. second advice? pain goes from back to top depending on day.

Accepted Answer

Depends on doctor: Throat symptoms after a tonsil infection will vary with different types of infections and with different patients. Some doctors recheck the throat if the original symptoms don't go away within 1 week. Throat symptoms can also be due to something other than what caused the original infection. With strep throat, one can easily catch it again (but sometimes the first infection did not clear).

Question 4

what to do if i know that strep throat is caused by streptococcus bacteria. what causes tonsilitis?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: Strep throat can cause tonsillitis. Mononucleosis is a common cause for inflammed tonsils. Many viruses can cause this.

Question 5

i was diagnosed with possibly tonsilitis viral laryngitis or strep throat by the ai will this lump in my throat go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

??????????????: AI can give you a suggestion but the site does not diagnose or treat anyone for anything. If you have strep throat the swelling may clear on its own but you are at some risk for rheumatic fever/heart or kidney problems if it is not treated. If viral it should get better on it's own.

Question 6

why do my tonsils look so different and mangled after strep throat?  is that normal? also, will it make me more vulnerable to other strep infection?

Accepted Answer

Post infection : Your tonsils were infected with a powerful bacterium. They have recovered and are now repairing themselves. If they become scarred in the healing process, you may be more vulnerable to reinfection. Most of the time they heal and life goes on.

Question 7

sore throat since monday, thick mucus (yellow/green, white) splotchy looking tonsils. could it be strep, or infection? will it pass on its own?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Sore throats often pass on their own, but antibiotics are used for strep.

Question 8

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 9

how can i tell the difference between tonsillitis, strep throat, or tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: You don't separate these on the basis of a single symptom or symptoms.You get sick enough to go in and have it evaluated.If you are not feeling sick, don't bother.If you are, it is worth the visit.

Question 10

symptoms of strep throat if you don't have tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Essentially the same: Strep throat is strep throat--a bacterial infection due to exposure to a specific germ called streptococcus. Headache, sore throat, red throat, swollen lymph nodes of the neck, nausea, vomiting, generalized achiness or malaise, even a fine sandpapery red rash known as scarletina can occur whether one has tonsils or not. Admittedly the chance of strep throat seems less after tonsillectectomy.

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Tonsil infection took amoxcicillan and still inflamed tonsils but throat still itchy and red sploches ? help

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2 weeks after tonsil infection. still on/off sore throat burn. gp said wait another week. second advice? pain goes from back to top depending on day.

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What to do if i know that strep throat is caused by streptococcus bacteria. what causes tonsilitis?

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I was diagnosed with possibly tonsilitis viral laryngitis or strep throat by the ai will this lump in my throat go away on its own?

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Why do my tonsils look so different and mangled after strep throat? is that normal? also, will it make me more vulnerable to other strep infection?

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Sore throat since monday, thick mucus (yellow/green, white) splotchy looking tonsils. could it be strep, or infection? will it pass on its own?

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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?

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How can i tell the difference between tonsillitis, strep throat, or tonsil stones?

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