White spots in the throat: causes

The appearance of white spots in the throat of an adult or a child may indicate the presence of a disease. Most often this symptom indicates the infection in the body. But in elderly people, white spots in the throat can be a sign of the development of cancer. If other painful symptoms are present along with the plaque, you should contact a specialist for diagnosis and treatment.

White spots on the back of the throat

A similar symptom may indicate that a person has a throat disease, for example, such as pharyngitis. The disease is accompanied by severe pain and a white touch on the tonsils, temperature, cough and enlarged cervical lymph nodes. Pharyngitis is a fairly common disease, which is quite easy to treat.

The main thing is to find out the cause of the development of the disease. As a rule, with proper treatment for a week, the symptoms disappear. However, if the temperature rose above 39 degrees, there was a sensation of suffocation, heart palpitations, in which case urgent urgent help should be called for.

White spots in the throat of an adult and child

Infections or allergic reactions with the same intensity affect both adults and children. The reasons for which there are white spots in the throat, can be completely different. Only professional diagnostics can reveal the causative agent of the disease.

But not always the spots (white) in the throat indicate a serious disease. One of the reasons for the occurrence of a raid in an adult person may be smoking, especially if the patient is 35 years old. Also, spots may appear due to insufficient oral hygiene. If the spots are white (in the throat) and accompanied by symptoms of general malaise, then do not hesitate - you should start medication.

Atypical dermatitis as the cause of white spots in the throat

The disease manifests itself by the appearance on the mucous throat of white spots, similar to flakes. Dermatitis is not accompanied by itching. The cause of the development of an unpleasant disease can serve as a disease of the digestive system. The doctor after the examination will prescribe a treatment that includes an antihistamine drug ("Diazolin", "Claritin"). Together with this, it is necessary to undergo an examination of the digestive tract, in order to identify the original cause of the appearance of white spots and eliminate it.

Thrush - the cause of white spots in the throat

Thrush is a fungal disease that affects adults and children. The cause of the development of the disease is the fungi of the genus Candida, which, with a decrease in immunity, begin to multiply actively. The most affected people are those suffering from immunodeficiency diseases, and children under 3 years old.

Stains white in the throat with thrush are supplemented with a persistent coating on the tongue and palate. In this case, the doctor is able to diagnose immediately after the examination of the patient. The throat and tonsils will be covered with curdled dense spots. The disease can flow from acute to chronic stage.

In the risk group are people:

• The elderly.
• Suffering disease immunodeficiency.
• Suffering from chronic and infectious diseases.
• Taking antibiotics.
• Those treated with chemotherapy.
• Sufferers of alcoholism and drug addiction.

Red throat with white spots is the main symptom of thrush. Antifungal therapy is prescribed for treatment.

Streptococcal tonsillitis

Disease, which is accompanied by severe pain in the throat and the presence of white spots. Various agents cause the disease: streptococcus, staphylococcus, E. coli, Epstein-Barr virus.

The disease is transmitted from person to person by airborne droplets. If you notice white spots on your child's throat, which are accompanied by the following symptoms, you should immediately seek medical help:

• Persistent white spots in the tonsils and throat;
• Rise in temperature above 38.5 degrees;
• Pain in the muscles and body;
• headache;
• drowsiness;
• General weakness;
• Reduction of mental and physical performance;
• Dryness and burning in the throat ;
• Pain when swallowing.

In adults, the disease causes the same symptoms. If there is a suspicion of the presence of this disease it is important to visit the doctor in time to get competent treatment. The patient is prescribed antibacterial drugs, bed rest and plenty of drinking.

Diseases that cause white spots on the throat

Diseases, which are manifested by the appearance of a white plaque in the throat, are many, and not all of them can be distinguished by eye. Each disease requires its own approach, so that the effectiveness of treatment is maximized, and the wrong therapy does not contribute to the development of chronic form.

Stains white in the throat appear with the following diseases:

• Stomatitis. In an adult, the disease is much easier than for a child. In childhood, it is possible to raise the temperature above 39 degrees. White spots are foci. The cause of the disease is fungal infection.
• Angina. It is manifested by severe pain and a dense white and yellow coating on the back of the throat. The disease lends itself only to antibacterial therapy.
• Scarlet fever. Nowadays it is extremely rare. It is accompanied by a severe headache and high fever. Scarlet fever causes special strains of viruses.
• Diphtheria. Disease, which is almost never registered because of mandatory vaccination. Along with white spots on the patient's throat, the temperature, headache, puffiness of the tonsils disturb. With the development of the disease, breathing became more and more difficult, which led to suffocation.

Treatment of throat diseases

Any treatment should be under the supervision of a doctor. Many diseases are similar in their manifestations, so an inexperienced person can easily confuse them and start an incorrect therapy. Incorrect treatment will not only bring the desired results, but can also severely damage, leading to chronic diseases. It is especially important to take medication only as prescribed by the doctor, if the child is sick.

The attending physician prescribes therapy based on anamnesis, examination and collection of material for analysis. Depending on the type of pathogen the treatment regimen will differ.

If the disease started suddenly and the doctor can not be contacted at the moment, the following procedures are permissible to alleviate the condition:

• In the presence of high temperature and poor condition, the reception of antipyretic drugs is indicated.
• It is desirable to use food soft, so as not to injure the walls of the throat.
• It is not recommended to drink hot drinks. Drinking should be plentiful, but a little warm.
• After eating, rinse your mouth with a herbal decoction.

Medicamental treatment is prescribed only by the attending physician.