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I've had white streaks on my right tonsil for almost two weeks now along with postnasal drip and stabbing pains in my throat area. what could it be?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

A few: Could be anything ranging from local infection to a cranial neuralgia (glossopharyngeal or superior laryngeal neuralgia). See an ENT doc to sort things out.

Answered 12/24/2016

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A member asked:

I've had white streaks on my right tonsil for almost two weeks now along with postnasal drip and stabbing pains in my throat area. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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