Recurring white spots on tonsils

[Matthew1995]

Hi all. I was hoping I could get some guidance on what to do regarding the pictured spots on my tonsils. They first showed up in June accompanied by flu-like symptoms and went. They showed up again a few weeks ago, but the symptoms weren’t as severe as the first time and they resolved quickly. They then showed up again yesterday, accompanied by a fever and mild flu-like symptoms. I have never had tonsillitis or really any issues with my tonsils before. Any advice?

 

[honestdoc]

Get evaluated by a medical physician. He/she will have access to medical resources to diagnose and followup.

 

[Matthew1995]

Get evaluated by a medical physician. He/she will have access to medical resources to diagnose and followup.

Hi doc. Will do, it’s a Bank Holiday here in the U.K. so everything’s closed. I have noticed some swelling that wasn’t there before. I have attached a before and after photo. Could it be lymph nodes?

 

[honestdoc]

Tonsils are part of your lymphatic system. Try to get seen after the Holiday.

 

[Matthew1995]

Tonsils are part of your lymphatic system. Try to get seen after the Holiday.

Do those look like lymph nodes to you? I was unaware that there were even palpable or visible nodes in the throat but I suppose there has to be, doesn’t there?

 

[honestdoc]

Tonsils are not lymph nodes. You have some under your jaws (submandibular lymph nodes).