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Help please I'm panicking

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Girlmumm123 · 28/07/2024 13:22

Hi I've been panicking I have a white lump at the back of my throat and a pain in my neck had a telephone call with Dr who says tonsillitis but I really don't think it is I will add a picture

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Girlmumm123 · 30/07/2024 19:43

toomuchtodotoday · 30/07/2024 18:56

It varies. In my experience gargling makes a huge difference, as well as antibiotics of course. Maybe a couple of weeks max. Good luck.

Thank you

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Girlmumm123 · 30/07/2024 19:43

junebugalice · 30/07/2024 18:47

Looks like a tonsil stone or cyst I would say, they’re harmless but unsightly. I had one recently, still have it in fact, months later and it’s much bigger than yours and the doc wasn’t worried. Try not to worry, hard I know.

Thank you you comment helps my anxiety

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magnoliaagain · 30/07/2024 20:29

Don't panic. It's tonsillitis but it looks like it has begun to abscess. It's called Quinsy. The doc will give you antibiotics.

PeppyC · 30/07/2024 22:32

magnoliaagain · 30/07/2024 20:29

Don't panic. It's tonsillitis but it looks like it has begun to abscess. It's called Quinsy. The doc will give you antibiotics.

It does not look anything like Quinsy. The greyish spot is on the pharynx. Tonsils are not really visible in this photo. There is a small white patch on the anterior arch/near the tonsil.

See a Dr if you are worried please OP.

DeerWatch · 30/07/2024 22:39

My daughter gets them, she uses a cotton tip to get rid of them.

PoopedAndScooped · 30/07/2024 22:43

magnoliaagain · 30/07/2024 20:29

Don't panic. It's tonsillitis but it looks like it has begun to abscess. It's called Quinsy. The doc will give you antibiotics.

Not true at all

Bettedaviseyes111 · 30/07/2024 22:50

Tonsillitis or strep… both can make you feel pretty poorly. Gargle with warm salt water, take ibuprofen and contact your GP for antibiotics if it gets worse.

polkadotpixie · 30/07/2024 23:21

It could be a mucous retention cyst. I had one for quite a while in the same area although bigger than that. It eventually popped whilst I was vomiting due to hyperemesis so I ended up not needing the tonsillectomy I was waiting for

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