Throat infection without tonsils

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665003 tn?1225215322 My throat has looked like this for many years, but I have only had strept throat a few times. What could this be? And should I get my tonsils removed?
Avatar f tn HI, Having a large tonsil does not mean that something is terribly wrong. They can be because of repeated throat infection causing chronic tonsillitis. There are scientific journal studies regarding tonsilar asymmetry and it seems that they recommend ruling out a malignant causes since the majority of unilateral enlargements are present in lymphomas. Consult an ENT specialist for an evaluation. The answer is based on information provided.
Avatar f tn Hi, the symptoms described could be due to an infection, most probably streptococcal or a viral infection. Strep sore throat needs to be treated with an antibiotic as strep is a bacteria. Viral sore throat is best treated with rest, warm oral fluids and (OTC) tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for pain.
Avatar n tn Had protected sex with a sex worker 18 months ago. After sex while removing the condom my finger touched on it. Two weeks later i had a throat infection. The doctor said an inflamation on throat and gave antibiotics. Next week i had stomach upsets and diarhea for two days. The throat infection was not the same like i had before. Something which is itching on the right tonsils and white color and red color spot on the tonsils also appears.
Avatar f tn My 8 year old daughter has a reoccuring throat infection that requires antibiotics. She took 7 or 8 rounds of it last year and again this year seems to be getting it again. I do not want her to build up antibodies or become allergic to it. I know antibiotics are good here and there, but too much isn't good for you and if I can find a way to help her avoid her throat infections, I'd like to eliminate the need for antibiotics.
Avatar f tn For several weeks I have felt as if I have a hair in the back of my throat and start to cough and brought up mucus at the beginning of the infection. Now I just start to cough without warning. Is this airconditioning in the car or apartment? Any ideas?
1110049 tn?1409402144 I have been getting sore throats quite frequently recently, and always lose my voice. I am 71 years old, so it could be age related. I have been without a voice this time for 5 days, and my throat is very sore.
Avatar m tn This is coming from your tonsils. you probably need to go see an ear, nose, and throat specialist to determine whether you need your tonsils removed or not. the yellow, smelly pellets are like puss pockets and if you push a little on your tonsils you would probably see some appear. Yeah, i know it's gross but that would prove to you where they are originating from. Hope this helps.
Avatar m tn t swollen, only symptoms are the swollen tonsils and bumps in my throat. And I see my next doctor on Thursday of this week, all of the doctors (total of three) I've seen since August have all basically told me they can't do anything and to wait and see if the tonsils will go down and they haven't after all this time!
Avatar n tn If they look really red or if you see bumps on them then it may be your tonsils that are hurting. If they are infected you can also get that lump in your throat feeling. However, when I had tonsillitis I also felt really bad and had a fever. Strep is another possibility and one you dont want to ignore. Complications of strep can be dangerous. Also of people get fever and feel really sick with a strep inection but sometimes all you have is a chronic sore throat.
3142113 tn?1343379632 A throat infection is not caused by hypothyroidism. Throat infections can be streptococcal or a viral infection. Strep sore throat needs to be treated with an antibiotic as strep is a bacteria. Viral sore throat is best treated with rest, warm oral fluids and (OTC) tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for pain.
Avatar n tn So i had strep thoat and finished taking my course of pencillin vk about a week ago, and my tonsils still havent gone down, and my lymphnodes are still swollen, admittedly i have been putting my finger in my throat to feel my tonsils and they are still pretty big, the white stuffs gone off them but they're still big. When can i expect them to go cause this is driving me nuts, also my tongue sometimes has a thin layer of whiteish colored stuff that brushes off, is this normal?
Avatar n tn the weird part is i have no fever. and the lumps near thyroid..
Avatar f tn she also took a swab of my throat to see is it was the streptococcus infection (strep throat) but I did not get told when the results would be back. My tonsils aren't as sore because I've been staying on top of pain relief and I've been taking the right dosage of antibiotic which my ear infection isn't as bad but tonsils haven't seemed to decrease in size. The white puss spots on my tonsils have also gotten whiter, what does this mean?
Avatar m tn The number of infection requiring tonsillectomy varies with the severity of each infection. However, if there are three or more attacks of sore throat per year despite adequate medical therapy, surgery may be indicated. Take care and regards.
Avatar m tn I am a 31 year old male that has had a sore throat for over 2 months. My tonsils are swollen and it appears to be white patches (kind of similar to strep throat although not as painful) in the very back of the throat behind the tonsils. My doctor diagnosed me with allergic rhinitis and my ENT diagnosed me with acid reflux. I am currently taking 20mg 2x per day of Omeprazole. The ENT stated that it would take up to 3 months of taking the medication to see any change in the throat.
Avatar f tn This does not sound like an STD. Did the doctor think it was a mild infection of your tonsils?
Avatar f tn I have been having that tonsil condition since I was a kid but it always went away after a couple of days but now it gets worse. When I have it, the tonsils close my throat preventing me to swallow and even make it hard to breath. Will taken them out change my singing voice?
Avatar m tn Hi, I have an immune disease and have had this happen before, it's always from a throat infection of some type: strep, mono, etc. Also the lumps could be your tonsils or adenoids swelling up if they are infected, or they could be some type of patches due to a fungal infection like thrush, I've had all of those things. I'd suggest just going to your primary care doctor or an ear/nose/throat doctor and they should be able to diagnose it pretty easily.
Avatar n tn I have had an ulcer-like formation (whiteish) just behind the right tonsil for nearly two weeks and today two small puss pimples appeared on the right tonsil, which is a little red. I don't have any fever and only have a very mild sore throat. I went to the GP today and he said he could not see the ulcer-like thing, only that my tonsil has a slight infection.
Avatar n tn I had white spots on my tonsils which disappeared after about 4 or 5 days of being on the antibiotics, but then I lost 3 pills in the sink (when opening the bottle) and I got another white spot on the back of my mouth where my tongue meets my tonsils. I am very concerned, however, because my throat (beyond the tonsils) still looks extremely infected and there are craters on my tonsils.
Avatar m tn So on top of my Post Nasal Drip, the throat clearing, the throat that feels tight all the time, the throat that always feels dry irregardless of how much water I drink (it only feels better during "mid swallow"), and the fact that I think my voice has changed - deeper, raspier, and all this for a sustained period of seven years after being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, I now believe I have Tonsilitis!
Avatar f tn I do not want to go ahead with the surgery of the tonsils. I am beyond the childhood age and feel it is too risky. I suffer from chronic infection of the tonsils, sinuses and wind up with flu like symptoms every few weeks. I do not have tonsil stones but I wind with abruptions from my tonsils and throat like an abscesses. I now have huge craters in my tonsils which I'm sure will cause stones eventually. What are the eruptions from?
Avatar n tn You have Tonsilitis or Strep Throat ... You would need antibiotics to kick out all infection....
Avatar f tn Oh and I forgot to mention that everytime there is white spots on the tonsils. Usually comes on at night and by morning my tonsils are totally white with that yucky stuff.... and can't swallow anything not even water without tears...
Avatar f tn Symptoms of strep throat include throat pain, difficulty swallowing, red and swollen tonsils, swollen/tender lymph glands in the neck, fever, and fatigue. However, these set of symptoms may also be observed in a viral infection or some other kind of illness. To confirm if this is due to streptococcus bacteria, throat swab or culture and direct physical examination may be done. If this is due to a viral infection, it usually resolves after a few days.
Avatar f tn Wait, you stuck a tissue into the back of your throat where your tonsils used to be? That confuses me a little. Viruses can cause little vesicles to form in the throat and these can become irritated and bleed. If it's something benign like that, it should resolve within a few days without any intervention.