What are white patches in the back of throat?
1. Tonsillitis- Symptoms:
- White or yellow patches on the tonsils
- Sore throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
2. Strep throat
- Symptoms:
- White or yellow patches on the tonsils
- Sore throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Scarlet fever (a rash that feels like sandpaper)
3. Oral thrush
- Symptoms:
- White or yellow patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, and roof of the mouth
- Difficulty swallowing
- Painful mouth sores
- Loss of taste
4. Leukoplakia
- Symptoms:
- White or gray patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, and gums
- Thickened tissue in the mouth
- Difficulty moving the tongue or swallowing
- Persistent hoarseness
5. Geographic tongue
- Symptoms:
- Irregular, red patches on the tongue with a white or yellow border
- Burning or stinging sensation on the tongue
- Sensitivity to certain foods or drinks
6. Lichen planus
- Symptoms:
- White or gray patches on the tongue, gums, and inner cheeks
- Lacy or net-like pattern on the affected tissue
- Painful mouth sores
- Difficulty swallowing
7. Herpes simplex virus
- Symptoms:
- Small, painful blisters on the lips, gums, or inside of the mouth
- Tingling or burning sensation around the blisters
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
8. Hand, foot, and mouth disease
- Symptoms:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Loss of appetite
- Small, painful blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth
- Rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
9. Epstein-Barr virus
- Symptoms:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
10. Cytomegalovirus
- Symptoms:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Muscle aches
- Headaches
- Chills
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting