What is the white stuff on the tonsils?

There are two general causes for white discharge from the tonsils: First, purulent tonsillitis due to acute inflammation of the tonsils, where pus plugs or pus moss can be seen on the surface. Second, tonsilloliths caused by blockage of the supratentorial crypt. The most common cause of tonsillitis is a bacterial or viral infection due to decreased immunity and resistance. Patients often have clinical manifestations such as fever, sore throat and severe pain when swallowing, and white membrane-like material as well as pitting is seen on the surface of the tonsils. The treatment is symptomatic anti-inflammatory therapy with oral antibiotics. Because most tonsillar inflammation is due to streptococcal infection, oral cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs are more effective, along with Shuanghuanglian oral liquid treatment, drink more water and pay more attention to rest. If the tonsil stones are directly related to the diet, it can cause bad breath and repeated inflammation of the tonsils, and the best solution is to remove the tonsils surgically to cure them completely.