so ive had tonsilitis and strep 3 times in less than a years and ahalf..and now ive had this sore and very painful throat for about 4 days and my tonsils have a couple of white spots on them..i look back at my throat and there are also large white spots there too..i havent had a fever..so i didnt go to the doctor...is there any way i can get my tonsils removed now?? this will be the 4 th time now that ive had these white spots on my tonsils..does anyone know if this is strep??
2007-03-08 08:47:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
There is no way to tell if it's strep or mono unless you get a culture taken/blood test. I have had sore throats before with white spots that wasn't strep. It's best to see your doctor.
2007-03-08 08:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you gone to get your tonsils looked at?? or ever thought about getting them removed?? my sister use to get strep throat ALOT and she got her tonsils removed a few years ago and hasnt had the issue with the strep throat
you might want to get some medical attention
2007-03-08 16:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by Audrey L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm.. that sounds like tonsilitis. I am not a doctor though so be safe. Go to the doctor. If you are having that much trouble with sore throats, swelling, etc., then talk to your doctor about having a tonsilectomy. Even adults have to have thier tonsils removed sometimes. Your doctor will know what to do.
2007-03-08 16:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by Light Treader 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's cancer. ah, just kidding but your giving me anxiety. Maybe it is from stress. I can feel it coming off the page. You can remove your tonsils, or not, when ever. As for the white spots, even if someone here is a doctor, get a throat culture. This will certainly tell you your stressin out, or strep, or herpies, or cancer, or......
2007-03-08 17:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ray2play 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. that really sucks. sorry dude. White spots on the back of your throat do mean strep. Sorry to say but u have Strep Throat.
2007-03-08 16:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by Elie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This kept happening to my daughter only cure was to remove the tonsils, never had a problem since.
2007-03-08 16:51:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask your ENT (ear nose ad throat DR) if this is an option the only was to be sure is to get a specimen and test for the microorganism
2007-03-08 16:51:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your age . If you are a child then by all means NOW is the time to get it done . If you are an adult it can be very dangerous even life threatening. dont delay go get it done . see a doctor and get the doctors opinion and options
2007-03-08 16:53:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i did because my doctor kept refusing to take them out is whent to a specialist to get them removed its the best thing because most doctors dont want to remove them but if you go to a specialist in ears,nose, and throat they will probably send you in for surgerie very soon.best of luck
2007-03-08 16:52:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Person if you can even see this with a doctor testing this for bacteria you need to go to your doctor. Make an oppointmant for today or tommorow. Trust me my mother is a doctor.
2007-03-08 16:51:58 · answer #10 · answered by ecogg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋