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Are tonsil stones, sore throat, and swollen gums symptoms of oral or throat cancer?

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Hello doctor,

I have tonsil stones, sore throat, swollen gums, and dry cough. Is this the symptoms of oral or throat cancer?
Answered by Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque

Education:

MS ENT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque is an Otolaryngologist. He completed MBBS at Government Medical College, Srinagar, and MS ENT at Government Medical College, Jammu. He has also worked as a resident in various departments such as Allergy Specialist, General Medicine, Audiology, and Sleep Medicine. He is currently working in the Dept of ENT, SMGS Hospital, Jammu and Kashmir, with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Hello,

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A recurrent sore throat can occur in a number of pathologies. Most often it is as a result of some local pathology like Rhinosinusitis, nasopharyngitis, tonsillitis, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux). Rather than relapsing and recurring course malignancies tend to have a progressive course.

Further age is a crucial factor. Younger people usually do not have malignancies. Your doctor must have checked your throat, and he would for sure have picked something if there was any such thing. GERD and LPR are mainly known to cause recurrent sore throat. Malignancy is the last thing one would suspect at your age.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Nithila. A
Published At June 20, 2019
Reviewed At March 25, 2026

Education:

MS ENT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque is an Otolaryngologist. He completed MBBS at Government Medical College, Srinagar, and MS ENT at Government Medical College, Jammu. He has also worked as a resident in various departments such as Allergy Specialist, General Medicine, Audiology, and Sleep Medicine. He is currently working in the Dept of ENT, SMGS Hospital, Jammu and Kashmir, with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Education:

BDS

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Dr. Nithila A is a Dental Surgeon specializing in providing comprehensive oral healthcare. She focuses on preventive care, routine dental treatments, and patient education to maintain optimal oral health. Known for her compassionate and patient-centered approach, she ensures comfortable and effective dental care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

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Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque

Otolaryngology (E.N.T)

Education:

MS ENT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque is an Otolaryngologist. He completed MBBS at Government Medical College, Srinagar, and MS ENT at Government Medical College, Jammu. He has also worked as a resident in various departments such as Allergy Specialist, General Medicine, Audiology, and Sleep Medicine. He is currently working in the Dept of ENT, SMGS Hospital, Jammu and Kashmir, with 11 years of clinical experience.

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