White plaque on almonds is due to so many reasons. When you wash your face in the morning and brush your teeth, be sure to take a look at your throat. After all, white bloom can exist without any sensations in the form of discomfort. But, if you have found a plaque on the amygdala in your oral cavity, then pay attention to your well-being.
When you press on the amygdala and the pain is not present, and you also have a normal body temperature, then this can be considered as excellent symptoms. That is, the white plaque on the almonds did not appear due to an infectious disease and it will be removed when you carry out a hygienic treatment of the oral cavity. But all is not always so rosy.
Causes of white bloom
So, what are the reasons for the appearance of white plaque on glands? Lymphoid tissue is the main component of the tonsils, on the basis of this tissue there are depressions in the vertical folds of the mucous membrane, they are called crypts. Little by little, they collect leftover food, microbes and bacteria that we breathe. Based on this, they prevent infection in the middle, thereby protecting our body.
Also, white plaque on the tonsils occurs due to the use of alcoholic beverages, chewing tobacco, smoking, ignoring the rules of oral hygiene.
When the glands are covered with bloom, they cannot fully serve as protection for the body. The presence of white bloom is bad for the immune system and it weakens. As a result, the body is at risk of serious illness.
When should I go to the doctor?
There are some reasons through which you need to start worrying.
- If the plaque on the tonsils does not disappear during the week.
- Under it there are hard spots that ache a bit, in other words, it is purulent plugs.
- You feel weak and depressed all over your body, and you also have a high fever.
If you have all of these symptoms, then you are infected, and you need to see a doctor. It is better not to experiment and not to try the treatment at home, as this can be dangerous. Besides it is very difficult to find out the nature of the disease and almost impossible. And each type of microbes has its own individual method of treatment.
There is another type of plaque formation on the glands in the form of white dots. You can see it in the photo. It is naturally safe for life, but it creates a positive environment for reproduction of infections on the glands.
White dots on the tonsils are constructed so that between the tissues there are small gaps - lacunae. Their cavity releases a pasty substance and this contributes to the appearance of white dots on the tonsils. They do not bring danger to the body, only because of their presence, there is an unpleasant smell from the mouth. However, their presence cannot be ignored. An infection that hits these points turns into a serious illness. Because of this, experienced experts recommend flushing lacunae regularly from the accumulated content.
This action is very easy. It is necessary to take an ordinary syringe, but without a needle, place salt water in it and clean all the folds with a stream of this mixture. This the mixture is not recommended to swallow, because it already contains washed bacteria and microbes.
Drug treatment
Treatment is prescribed depending on the type of the disease, as a result of which a plaque has appeared.
If you are infected with ARVI and you develop plaque on the tonsils, this means that a complication appears through the reproduction of viruses. You feel weak in the body, often sneeze, and the temperature exceeds the norm, but not more than 38 degrees.
Treat it as follows:
- take medications with anti-inflammatory properties;
- immunostimulating drugs;
- Do not forget about the warm abundant drink.
An attack on tonsils in sore throat occurs as a reaction of the organism to microbes. The nose and throat are the main organs, which are affected immediately, because angina is transmitted by airborne droplets.
In this case, the tonsils should be treated with antibacterial agents. The most popular and powerful antibiotic is Leflotsin. It should be used correctly. If you take it less than a week and in small doses, it will lead you to pharyngitis. Treatment of the latter can have a long process, since streptococcus tends to develop immunity to it.
The raid on the glands can also appear during pharyngitis. With this disease you need to first carry out local treatment of the throatthat is, rinse it and use sprays. If a bacterium has emerged as a causative agent, then antibacterial sprays should be used. If the pathogen is a virus, then you need to gargle with herbal infusions. It is always recommended to use immunostimulating agents.