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Started with pain when swallowing on right side 3 days ago, now no pain but can see white/grey spot on right tonsil also have loss of appetite & stomachache. have had peritonsila cellulitis 2 years ago affecting right tonsil, not removed no scarring?

Q: started with pain when swallowing on right side 3 days ago, now no pain but can see white/grey spot on right tonsil also have loss of appetite & stomachache. have had peritonsila cellulitis 2 years ago affecting right tonsil, not removed no scarring?

: It's best to get a rapid throat culture to check for a strep infection especially in view of the stomach ache. . If negative, a viral infection is likely. Better yet would be to be examined by your physician as well. In the meantime rest up, drink fluids, gargle with warm clean salt water.

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It's best to get a rapid throat culture to check for a strep infection especially in view of the stomach ache. . If negative, a viral infection is likely. Better yet would be to be examined by your physician as well. In the meantime rest up, drink fluids, gargle with warm clean salt water.

Answered 9/9/2021

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A member asked:

Started with pain when swallowing on right side 3 days ago, now no pain but can see white/grey spot on right tonsil also have loss of appetite & stomachache. have had peritonsila cellulitis 2 years ago affecting right tonsil, not removed no scarring?

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