what do white spots on tonsils mean
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Tonsils
Asked by E.M. from Tampa
on July 3, 2008
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Ok so my husband has a throat infection with little white spots on his throat. He went to the doctor and they said that it wasn't strep it was an infection that is con...
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- when your tonsils are swollen you can feel them on the outside of the throat, just where your head and neck meet. they're just big sore lumps and the inside of the thr...
- please take the child to an ENT dr. they specialize in this type of thing. dr. kevin donnelly is one of the best in hillsboro county. he is excellent with children.he ...
- E., What exactly is your husband's diagnosis? How is the physician treating him? Is it viral or bacterial? I always keep distance between sick family members, and ha...
White Spots on My Tonsils, Need Doctor of Will They Go Away on Their Own?
Asked by Y.S. from Chicago
on September 13, 2008
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Hello moms, we've all been taking turns being sick. First my husband had a sinus infection and got antibiotics from the doctor, then my kids had colds and then I got a...
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- thats strep throat i had it take antibiotics
- My doctor has always told me that white spots on tonsils means strep throat. You probably should go get it checked out. Good Luck...
- That's either strep or tonsilitis, and only your doctor will be able to tell the difference. Either way, you're extremely contagious, and so is the rest of your f...
Am I Sick Enough to Go to the Doctor?
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on November 15, 2011
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I'm sorry for this, but I so infrequently get sick that I'm really not sure. I've been sick since last Thursday, so 5 days now. It started off with waking up with a s...
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- Yes, I would think so.
- Yeah, go to the doc. I'll bet you need antibiotics. If you have white spots on your tonsils, you don't have a cold. Make sure you get a strep test - you don't wan...
- Well, after 5 days, you should probably at least call the doctor's office. I've been sick for two weeks with a terrible cold. It started with a sore throat and if sn...
Maybe Strep Throat??....
Asked by B.K. from Sacramento
on February 2, 2008
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****Please read my update in the so what happened section.****
My throat has been hurting me so bad. I can hardly swallow and I have white spots on my tonsils. Als...
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- how are you taking antibiotics if you have not gone to the doctor. It is really important to treat strep with the right antibiotics because the long term complications...
- DO not mess around with strep untreated it can go to your heart. I have a friend that had congestive heart failure at 26 and lost 1/2 his heart mussle because he coul...
- Good morning, I need to let you know if you do have strep you need medication, for the duration of @ least 10 days. My husband @ the age 30 had renal failure, the do...
Go to Dr. or Not?
Asked by S.O. from Kansas City
on December 23, 2006
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My 9 yr old has had a sore throat and cough, with 101-100 fever for almost 48 hrs now. I cant decide if I should take her to the Dr. or not. Her lymph nodes are not sw...
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- The way I do it with my lil boy is take their temp. if it's high I try to give them some medicine for the fever and wait. If it gets better then I don't worry so much ...
- I would have taken her just so I would know whether or not she should be around family and friends during the holiday. It's best not to infect everyone
- YES! You should. It sounds like she has Strep Throat and she must be miserable. My daugther had the same symptoms and Strep is going around like crazy. She got a pe...
Throat and Lump Feeling and ugh.......what Do I Take
Asked by S.D. from Phoenix
on March 30, 2012
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So I woke up this morning with a lug in my throat. You know when you possibly may sleep with your mouth open and just feel like it is achy, but your plugged up, but i...
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- To soothe your throat- mint tea with honey. Maybe take a decongestant, and tylenol or ibuprofen to decrease the swelling. You can also use a mirror and flashlight to l...
- Don't take Airborn - they just got in all kinds of trouble for advertising stuff they can't prove. Big fines, had to change their commercials, etc. If you sleep with...
- I buy Children's Liquid Sudafed from a regular family owned pharmacy. It makes the mucus runnier and easier to get out. It loosens the goo in the throat too so it make...
Second Tubes/adenoids
Asked by L.N. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2008
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us again...need clarification...my 3 year old who has suffered ear infection after ear infection had her tubes put in for the first time in may. she did great. no ear ...
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- Hi L.! Definitely listen to your "mother's instinct" and get a second opinion from another qualified ENT. Also, have you taken your daughter to an allergist to see i...
- wow, L.-I'm so sorry that your daughter is having to go through so much. You as well. Dr visits are no fun at all and are probably getting quite expensive. I've got a ...
- My son had several sets of tubes and never had his adenoids removed, nor was it recommended. On the fourth time around they put in longer-lasting ones and that has do...
Psoriasis/eczema
Asked by A.M. from Phoenix
on March 28, 2008
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What can I use to treat my psoriasis? Actually, I'm not sure if it is either psoriasis or eczema as I haven't had time to see a doctor about it. While pregnant of my...
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- Hi A., before you begin to treat this issue with your skin, I think it might be good for you to make an appointment with a dermatologist or even your regular doctor...
- A., Help is on the way. I am a consultant with Arbonne International, a Swiss skin care company. Our products have been proven to help with psoriasis and eczema. I ha...
- The purest & most effective product I've run across is at Desert Sage Herbs in Chandler. They carry "super salve" and it is great. It works on everything and has onl...
Doctors Won't Help My One Year Old with Her Allergies
Asked by J.C. from Tucson
on April 21, 2008
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My daughter just turned 1 last week. She had colic and excema when she was first born. Her pediatrician thought she might have a protein allergy and put her on Nutra...
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- Hi J.! Oh my goodness...I can totally help you!!! Call my office ASAP at ###-###-####. I'll get you hooked up w/ some great resources -- a good pediatrician, a "n...
- My daughter has severe allergies as well she is now 6. They have to be or reccomend kids be at least 5 before allergy testing. I know it sounds crazy but the wait is...
- Have you tried TLC pediatrics? Website is www.tlcpedsaz.com They are wonderful. There is also an allergist right next door to them and my experience is all of the doc...
