Question 1

i have a red throat but painless. the skin is yellowish at back of mouth just before it turns red.  no fever or other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Throat concerns: Without more details, you really need to see your primary doctor or an ENT specialist to get a detailed history and thorough physical exam. Then you may get some answers.

Question 2

red throat been docs couple of days ago said was fine but had red throat for a week gums bleed now and then have done for a yr is it mouth cancer ?

Accepted Answer

No, but if you: keep up with drinking and smoking you are not doing yourself any favors for your future health. It may be more important for you to see a dentist to ensure that you do not have periodontal disease. Do you brush and floss daily? If not, get started.

Question 3

hello, i have a cold sore with white pus in corner of mouth. temp: 101.7 , tongue 1 white spot and sore red throat. tongue feels like burned tip.

Accepted Answer

Followup: active cold sores can be very uncomfortable. Intervening with a prescription may help shorten the duration of your symptoms significantly.

Question 4

why is the roof of my mouth yellow? not like thrush, but tinted yellow. i also have a very sore red throat with mucus. does this just sound viral?

Accepted Answer

Slight jaundice: You may be suffering from epstein-barr virus or 'mono' which can make you slightly yellow, with throat symptoms as you describe. Everyone's a little different, so the best thing to do is see a doctor for proper evaluation. Jaundice or that yellow color, can be seen inside the mouth, plus also the whites of the eyes if you pull the skin to the side (carefully). Hope you feel better soon!

Question 5

sore red throat with yellow spot, headache, hoarse voice, and roof of my mouth is orange. what could this be?  every yr i get these bad sore throats.

Accepted Answer

Strep throat: Sounds like you may have strep throat a common bacteria that causes throat pain, red color and spots  in the back of you throat.

Question 6

what to do if i have red throat, bump near uvula, 1 swollen tonsil.. help?

Accepted Answer

Sx's: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician &amp; get a strep throat test &amp; culture. Antibiotics are imperative for Strep Throat.  Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. You can gargle w Aloe Vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey &amp; a small amt of lemon juice helps.

Question 7

red throat for several months is it my wisdom teeth needing to be removed ?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say..: A red throat can be caused by so many different things, and wisdom tooth problems usually include other issues. It's best to be examined by a local oral surgeon.

Question 8

i have had recurrent inflamed papillae that move around only tongue the past two months, enlarged circumvallate papillae that do not hurt but i can feel them on the back of my throat and a chronic red throat but again not painful. these inflamed tastebuds

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: for further evaluation especially since it had been recurring for over 2 weeks. There is a special oral screening device to determine your condition.  Based on the findings , you may need to be referred to as an oral surgeon, an EENT,..depending on the complexity of the case.

Question 9

my 10 year old has a sore red throat with pus pockets on his tonsils. what could this be

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: This is most likely a peritonillar abscess or a severe strep throat. He should be evaluated by a physician for antibiotics and possible drainage of abscess

Question 10

tongue has been dry (on and off) for five months. lips sometimes gets dry too. red throat. slightly swollen tonsils. but no sores or pain.

Accepted Answer

Dryness: These symptoms occurring on and off for several months and the absence of throat soreness speaks against an infection. Mouth breathing,being in an excessively dry environment,inadequate fluid intake,  lack of adequate saliva and certain medications are possible causes of your symptoms. If correction of or nonexistence of these factors don't result in improvement, see an Otolaryngologist for advice

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I have a red throat but painless. the skin is yellowish at back of mouth just before it turns red. no fever or other symptoms.

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Red throat been docs couple of days ago said was fine but had red throat for a week gums bleed now and then have done for a yr is it mouth cancer ?

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Hello, i have a cold sore with white pus in corner of mouth. temp: 101.7 , tongue 1 white spot and sore red throat. tongue feels like burned tip.

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Why is the roof of my mouth yellow? not like thrush, but tinted yellow. i also have a very sore red throat with mucus. does this just sound viral?

A member asked:

Sore red throat with yellow spot, headache, hoarse voice, and roof of my mouth is orange. what could this be? every yr i get these bad sore throats.

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What to do if i have red throat, bump near uvula, 1 swollen tonsil.. help?

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Red throat for several months is it my wisdom teeth needing to be removed ?

A member asked:

I have had recurrent inflamed papillae that move around only tongue the past two months, enlarged circumvallate papillae that do not hurt but i can feel them on the back of my throat and a chronic red throat but again not painful. these inflamed tastebuds

A member asked:

My 10 year old has a sore red throat with pus pockets on his tonsils. what could this be

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Tongue has been dry (on and off) for five months. lips sometimes gets dry too. red throat. slightly swollen tonsils. but no sores or pain.

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