Hello doctor, I am concerned about my tonsils. I honestly need them removed but have other health issues and just cannot right now. I had a cyst last year that slowly shrunk away to nothing, I have tonsil stones. The full range of issues. Right now I have these large white areas toward the bottom of my left tonsil. They are not stones and will not move. But I also do not have any pain or discomfort. What is this? It is really worrying me.
Hi. They are pus or keratotic patches (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If pus, then it should be painful. Most likely keratotic patches over the tonsil. Can you take pictures where both tonsils can be visualized? Do you have such spots on the other tonsil as well? Do you have any difficulty in swallowing? Is one tonsil larger than the other? What chronic illness do you have, if at all you do? Are you on any kind of steroids or immunosuppressant medications?