I did wonder if it was a vitamin deficiency as I know they can present with symptoms in the mouth. Its good to hear that you think this sounds normal after tonsilitis and I will definitely try and take your advice! Im a student and have just graduated so maybe the drinking hasn't been helping and I'll try and limit that at the moment. I definitely don't eat enough fruit and veg either so will try this!
Thanks v much I'll let you know how I get on with this!
Hi David,
The description of your problems is excellent. Well, now you have almost got rid of the tonsil infection, but still there is residual congestion of the tonsillar pillars and enlarged tonsils. This is the common picture seen in chronic tonsillitis.
Regarding the burning sensation in the oral cavity is because of the antibiotics you have taken and also the cetrizine you are on. Cetrizine causes dryness of the mucosa leading to irritation in the throat, nose and the mouth. So, stop cetrizine for some time, I would rather encourage you to drink plenty of warm water, consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and take some vitamin B- complex tablets. This will help in regeneration of the damaged mucosa. Avoid stress, coffee, tea, alcohol, smoking and chilled foods.
Geographic tongue is because of the atrophy of the filiform papillae of the tongue, surrounded by a serpiginous, white, hyperkeratotic border. Patients with geographic tongue may present with a burning sensation or an irritation of the tongue noted with hot or spicy foods. No medical intervention is required because the lesion is benign and most often asymptomatic.
Any more doubts you are welcome.
Regards
OHNS2010