Question 1

i have very painful sore throat. no mucus or any fever. i can see little red ulcers in a picture i took. what could it be? what should i take?

Accepted Answer

Possible viral.: If you have a significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see your medical provider & get a strep throat test & culture. Saltwater gargles are very helpful. Mix a teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle with this several times a day. You can gargle with aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mixture of chamomile tea with honey & a small amount of lemon juice is good.

Question 2

awoke with pain in left side throat. 
large sore on uvula, no other symptoms. appeared overnight. canker, ulcer, strep? (i have pic, but cant attach)

Accepted Answer

Infection: Can be viral, bacterial, or fungal.  See your General Physician.

Question 3

can throat ulcers turn cancerous?

Accepted Answer

No, but: While ulcerations in the throat from infections or from acid burns (reflux) won't turn into cancers, some cancers of the throat present as an ulcer; these are cancers from the start. If you have a throat ulcer you should have it checked by your doctor or by an ENT specialist.

Question 4

i see some ulcers in my throat. help?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: It is not normal to have an ulcer in your thrat.If you can see it and if it has been there foe a while, then go and see a e.N.T specialist immediately.

Question 5

what should i use as pain relief on my throat ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Throat pain: There are several ways to treat a sore throat- salt water gargles, listerine zero rinses, cepacol rinses- all over the counter oral rinses that will assist with keeping the area clean and assist in promoting healing. Motrin  can assist, to coat the ulcer, a cocktail of maalox and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) with or without some lido swish and spit can cover the sore so you can eat and swallow. Dds/md rx needed.

Question 6

how to treat an ulcer on the top part of the throat?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: I would first make sure of the cause of that ulcer.  Please see your doctor.  Once we know the cause the treatment becomes more predictable.

Question 7

not sure if i have an ulcer or spot at back of throat?

Accepted Answer

Throat ulcer/spot: Oral-pharynx marks spots ulcers need professional evaluation without delay. They are usually benign, but may be something else too.

Question 8

how can i treat a throat ulcer?

Accepted Answer

ENT Eval: Must be seen to determine if ulceration is due to trauma, infection, or malignancy like cancer with can be ruled out by simple biopsy (if needed). Better to be safe than sorry. Hope this helps!

Question 9

wat could i eat with throat ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Soup: Yogurt
milk
buttermilk
anything that doesnot hurt!
get treated
what is the cause?
Candida, mono, ? Strept, infection!

Question 10

what can you do about ulcers on the throat?

Accepted Answer

Throat ulcers: Gargle with salt water, reduce stress and with adequate sleep of 8 hours per night, ibuprofen for pain. See your primary care doctor for examination.

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I have very painful sore throat. no mucus or any fever. i can see little red ulcers in a picture i took. what could it be? what should i take?

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Awoke with pain in left side throat. large sore on uvula, no other symptoms. appeared overnight. canker, ulcer, strep? (i have pic, but cant attach)

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Can throat ulcers turn cancerous?

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I see some ulcers in my throat. help?

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What should i use as pain relief on my throat ulcer?

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How to treat an ulcer on the top part of the throat?

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Not sure if i have an ulcer or spot at back of throat?

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How can i treat a throat ulcer?

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