What causes a white lump on the tonsil after a cold?
Patient: i had cold the other week for a week or so and notice a white lump on my tonsil i went to doctor and took a course of penicilling which i found hard to take 4 a day on an empty stomach only managed 3 a day i have finished the course but still have the lump i some times also cougth up little smelly white lumps is this throught cancer Doctor: Hi.Cancer of the tonsil does not develop within a few days. IT would help if you know whether you had any problem in the past. This is the infection of the tonsil most probably called a ''follicular '' tonsilitis. Consult an ENT Surgeon , he would give you another antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines - continue treatment for 2 more weeks , if this resolve be happy and forget about the tonsil.If this is suspected by your Doctor he will go for tonsillectomy... will solve the problem for ever,