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Blisters where tonsils used to be
Following a cold which lasted weeks, now have blisters where my tonsils used to be and dont know why. I am in agony from them though.
I had my tonsils removed 2 weeks ago but now it looks like I have a lot on bumps where my tonsils used to be. Is this normal or should I contact my ent?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello and hope you are doing well.
If you underwent a tonsillectomy, then the blisters could be due to a throat infection. It has started as a cold and progressed to a throat infection. The commonest pathogen (agent) causing throat infections is a group A Streptococcus bacteria. Besides this Group B Streptococcus, mycoplasma, neisseria and cornybacterium are known to cause throat infections. Other known pathogens causing infections of the throat are viral and yeast (candida). I would advise you to consult your primary care physician who will do blood tests and take a throat swab to determine the cause and prescribe appropriate medications. In the meantime you could take OTC multivitamins and pain medication Ibuprofen. Take plenty of warm oral fluids. For further relief from your symptoms you could do warm salt water gargles and steam inhalations. Please ensure to do this prior to your meals. Hope this helped and Do Take Care!
If you underwent a tonsillectomy, then the blisters could be due to a throat infection. It has started as a cold and progressed to a throat infection. The commonest pathogen (agent) causing throat infections is a group A Streptococcus bacteria. Besides this Group B Streptococcus, mycoplasma, neisseria and cornybacterium are known to cause throat infections. Other known pathogens causing infections of the throat are viral and yeast (candida). I would advise you to consult your primary care physician who will do blood tests and take a throat swab to determine the cause and prescribe appropriate medications. In the meantime you could take OTC multivitamins and pain medication Ibuprofen. Take plenty of warm oral fluids. For further relief from your symptoms you could do warm salt water gargles and steam inhalations. Please ensure to do this prior to your meals. Hope this helped and Do Take Care!
Thank you for this. I had a tonsillectomy 21 years ago, can they still become infected? I've only had a cold but no other obvious symptoms.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello and hope you are doing well.
The blisters could most probably be due to tonsillitis and a throat infection. Throat pain, difficulty swallowing, fever, scratchiness in the throat, post nasal drip, malaise and loss of appetite are symptoms of tonsillitis. It can be caused by bacteria like streptococcus or it could be a viral infection. Bacterial infections need antibiotics. Consult your primary care physician who will do blood tests and take a throat swab to determine the cause and prescribe appropriate medications. In the meantime, you could take OTC multivitamins. Take plenty of warm oral fluids and lots of rest. For further relief from your symptoms you could do warm salt water gargles and steam inhalations. Please ensure to do this prior to your meals. Hope this helped and Do Take Care!
The blisters could most probably be due to tonsillitis and a throat infection. Throat pain, difficulty swallowing, fever, scratchiness in the throat, post nasal drip, malaise and loss of appetite are symptoms of tonsillitis. It can be caused by bacteria like streptococcus or it could be a viral infection. Bacterial infections need antibiotics. Consult your primary care physician who will do blood tests and take a throat swab to determine the cause and prescribe appropriate medications. In the meantime, you could take OTC multivitamins. Take plenty of warm oral fluids and lots of rest. For further relief from your symptoms you could do warm salt water gargles and steam inhalations. Please ensure to do this prior to your meals. Hope this helped and Do Take Care!
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