Question 1

what do white spots on your tonsils mean?

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White spots: Hello, the white spots in the back of your throat sound like tonsilliths. These are food particles that get stuck in the tonsil tissues. They harden and make your tonsils look like they are infected. Under these tonsil pimples is a cavity or crevice that may be inflamed and infected. Gargle with water after every meal. This helps to clear these white pimples. Also see your doctor.

Question 2

what would one or two white spots on your tonsils mean? would it be tonsilitis, thrush, or tonsil stones? they clear up and come back.

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Tonsils: Tonsils may develop small white patches that are simply dried surface secretions and have no medical concern. If there is no abnormal asymmetry of tonsils, no redness or pain then infections, such as strep or mono are unlikely. Thrush tends to cause scattered white thin exudate on the palate and cheeks or throat, and less so on the tonsils.

Question 3

does white spots on tonsil mean strep?

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Sometimes-not always: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician ; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.

Question 4

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 5

what does white spots(no sore throat) on my left tonsil mean?

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Food debris: If they are really enlarged it could be food debris that collects on surface.  Try rinsing with non alcohol rinse and see if it goes away.  You can also try a water pik set on real.  
Most importantly see your dentist.

Question 6

do white spots on tonsils with sore throat always mean strep?

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No: New 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 very painful, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and Tylenol can temporarily lessen pain, if any.

Question 7

do the white spots in my babys mouth mean he has thrush?

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Its possible: Whiteness on a baby's tongue is likely to be due to milk or thrush.  If you can wipe it off then it was likely milk residue.  If you can't, it may be thrush and you may need a prescription for Nystatin (anti-fungal medicine) from your pediatrician.

Question 8

is getting white spots on your tonsils normal?

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No: White spots on the tonsils is not normal.  There is either bacterial or yeast infection or tonsil stones, among others.  You should get this checked out.

Question 9

what are the causes of blisters and white spots on your tonsils?

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Several causes: Blisters on the tonsils usually means a viral illness.  White spots can mean viral, bacterial or fungal (yeast).  If you are having a problem get seen by your pcp or an ent.

Question 10

can you explain what are these white spots on my tonsils?

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Probably tonsilliths: While you can get an exudate on your tonsils when there is an infection, more likely what you have are tonsilliths, or tonsil stones.  There are the excretory product of the tonsils that form in the crypts ("pockets").  There are more common in younger people, and often will occur more after an inflammatory process, like a cold or upper respiratory infection.

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