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I have one singular white spot on my left tonsil. no fever, lymph nodes are not swollen, and i have a mild sore throat. what could it be.

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O CRYPT TRAPPING: Tonsilar crypt trapping can cause chronic tonsillitis you need to have throat cultured and a full panel of blood work. Empiric antibiotics Also ENT CONSULT re tonsillectomy . The firm external sensation may be a secondary enlarged lymph node.

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Answered 1/9/2018

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Strep throat?: You may gave strep throat. Go to an urgent care center in the morning and get evaluated and treated. Do not kiss anyone or share drinking glasses/ table ware with anyone till you have strep throat ruled out.

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Answered 11/5/2015

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A member asked:

I have one singular white spot on my left tonsil. no fever, lymph nodes are not swollen, and i have a mild sore throat. what could it be.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Feola answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Dr Ali agreed

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