A 18-year-old female asked:
I have swollen gums, painful teeth, sore throat, whitish- yellowish stuff on the roof of my mouth, and swollen lymph glands. any idea what it might be?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Could be: Could be any of a number of viral, bacterial, or fungal problems. Please call your dentist for examination.
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Pharyngitis: This needs to be examined and a full history obtained before one can make a diagnosis. This could be anything from herpes to diphtheria or infectious mononucleosis or even syphilis. Let a doctor examine you and assess this. Good luck.
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Dr. William Jakavickanswered
39 years experience
Poss fungal: It is possible you may have a fungal infection, i would see your physician asap to get the appropriate tx.
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