There is no need to panic, the doctor stresses.
If you notice white spots on your tonsils, your first thought may be that you have tonsillitis and need medication - but this might not be the case, an NHS GP has warned.
Dr Sooj, also known as @doctorsooj, said: "white spots on your tonsils does not necessarily mean you need antibiotics, white spots on your tonsils purely means they are inflamed, that there is pus in them and that there is an infection." Because there are a number of factors doctors consider when prescribing medication, he urges: "When you go to your appointment, please don't just demand antibiotics because it's not always necessary."
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