White spot at the back of my throat - worried!

[ecila92]

Have a yellow/white spot at the back of my throat, I forgot to mention it to my doctor last week. Does anyone know what this could be? I have tonsil stones so I'm used to seeing them on my tonsils but I find it unusual at the back of my throat. Strep throat?

[Speranza]

Sore throat...? I've had those white spots a lot but I've never had 'strep throat' - I have only seen it mentioned by Americans up til now. I thought it was just their version of tonsillitis. I think we all have bugs and sometimes they start winning for a few days. Throats tend to be where infection hits first so it could be anything at all.

[ecila92]

Sometimes I have a sore throat, its strange. I have acid reflux so I'm hoping its just a build up of bacteria, food, mucas? I know its gross but what do you think? I didn't realise strep throat was tonsillitis, I don't feel ill or have a fever so I doubt its my tonsils.

[meche]

Could be tonsillitis. It's doing the rounds at my work & everyone dropping like flies. Can make you feel quite poorly! Hoping it doesn't reach the office - so far, so good! xx

[ecila92]

I don't think so, I don't feel ill and tonsils look the same. Thanks for your reply. Does anyone else know what it is?

[purgatory]

Hi I had a strange white spot on the back of my throat and found out it was an ulcer.
It took a while to find out but in the end it was a damn painful one.

[ecila92]

Was it fairly small? I do have an ulcer in my oesophagus and I have medication, hopefully that should sort it? Thanks

[joelhall]

Sounds like a throat infection, gargle with some saline a couple of times a day and see your GP.