Canker Sore On Tonsil– What Should I Do?

Canker sore on tonsil might sound made-up, but it’s not. They are small, oval-shaped lesions that develop on the mouth’s soft tissues like the inside of your cheek, your lips, under your tongue – and even the back of your throat. They look like a yellow, white, or grey spot surrounded by redness. As painful as they might be, canker sores are non-contagious.

Signs You Have a Canker Sore On Tonsil

A canker sore does not appear silently; you will definitely feel its symptoms. You might experience the following when you have an aphthous ulcer on your tonsil:

• Stinging Pain
• Burning or tingling sensation in or near the tonsil.
• Aggravated pain and burning after eating spicy or acidic foods.
• Sore throat on one side (often mistaken for tonsillitis)

Treatments & Home Remedies for Canker Sores on Throat

Canker sores usually heal in two weeks. But they can be really painful and cause trouble while eating. Therefore, you can try the following to relieve the symptoms of canker sore on your tonsil:

1. Home Remedies
   Swirling a warm saltwater solution 2-3 times a day can help reduce the discomfort from the ulcer on your tonsil. Just mix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water.
   Eating sharp, edgy food can aggravate the canker sore more. Therefore, consume cold and soft foods to soothe the open wound. Sucking on an ice cube and drinking cold water can also help alleviate pain and other symptoms of a canker sore at the back of your throat.
2. Medical Treatments
   Medical Treatments can also remarkably reduce the pain and inflammation from the canker sore on your tonsil, boosting your recovery. For instance, mouth rinses with hydrogen peroxide and menthol can help ease the pain from the tonsil lesion. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen can also soothe the symptoms.Other than this, topical mouth sprays with benzocaine or phenol aid in fast recovery.
   You might need a prescription or other treatments for a severe canker sore.

What Causes Canker Sore On Tonsil?

There is no clear, exact cause of canker sores. However, some factors trigger their development or increase the risk of canker sores, including:

• Food sensitivity to certain foods and beverages like coffee, strawberries, eggs, nuts, cheese, chocolates, and acidic or spicy food.
• Emotional stress can also be a reason for the canker sore on your tonsil.
• Dental work or habits like biting the inside of cheeks can cause these open mouth wounds.
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in mouthwashes and toothpaste.
• Some bacteria in the mouth
• Viral infections
• Hormonal changes during menstruation
• Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria also responsible for causing peptic ulcers
• Deficiency in iron, Vitamin B-12, zinc, folate, etc.
• Medical conditions like celiac disease, Behcet’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, HIV, and AIDS.

Although anyone can develop canker sores, they are more common in teens and young adults. Moreover, there could be a genetic link, as family history seems to play a role in their occurrence.

What’s the Takeaway?

Canker sore on the tonsil can cause discomfort, especially while eating. Although they disappear in two weeks at most, they can cause much pain. Major or large canker sores take more time to heal. But, you can try a few home remedies or medical treatments to alleviate their symptoms. If you have big, painful, recurrent canker sores or a canker sore that does not heal, visit your nearest doctor immediately. Our experts at Paramount Family Medical Clinic and Med Spa can help with your health issues; dial (281) 372-6892 or request an appointment here.