Please can someone explain this a bit
, I have a lot of white streaky skin at the very back of throat behind the tonsils, its been there for years and doesnt lift off if i poke or prod it.
I went to my gp once , who just gave me anti fungal solution called nystatin even though i know its not thrush.
Its not tonsil stones because i get those sometimes and i can flush those away.
also i seem to have a bad taste in my throat.
any ideas on what to do ?
Hi Truddles and welcome. I can’t help with a diagnosis I’m afraid. If you are worried about it it’s best to approach your GP for an ENT referral. As for the bad taste, could you have reflux?
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Good evening truddles, i agree with Dani with going to see your GP for a referral to see an ENT consultant. It could also be an infection so needs looking at, antiseptic mouthwash could also help kill any germs etc. I would not keep prodding the area as it you could be making matters worse infection wise. I hope you manage to get some answers,take care.
Chris x
Hi Truddles
I have had lichen planus since my mid forties so have a bit of experience with it.
White streaks don’t necessarily mean lichen planus so you definitely need to get a diagnosis from a professional. With me I used to have flare ups which made my mouth sore, eating difficult and would only settle with the use of a steroid ointment made especially for the mouth.
My GP was unable to diagnose the lichen planus initially and said it was thrush. I then went through all the thrush treatments but it didn’t improve. It was only when I was referred to a specialist that they got to the bottom of things.
Don’t jump the gun as I said before white streaks in the mouth can have many other explanations.
Good luck with getting the info you need.
Best wishes
Lyn
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