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White spot on throat, no pain, no other symptoms. recently came out of a viral sinus infection. could this be another infection or nothing to worry?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Tonsil stone?: You may have a "stone" in the tonsil - these come from food debris getting stuck in the little divots in the tonsil. Often you can gargle them out or reach back and pop them out yourself. If that doesn't work, see your doctor for a check.

Answered 8/20/2014

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White spot on throat, no pain, no other symptoms. recently came out of a viral sinus infection. could this be another infection or nothing to worry?

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