Question 1

sore throat  white puss spot on tongue swollen gkands?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat?: Sounds like strep throat.  See your physician for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 2

i have had a sore throat for over a week it's red and swollen and today i noticed a black spot at the back of my throat?

Accepted Answer

See a Dr: This is clearly not getting better on its' own. See a Dr for Dx and Tx. Best!

Question 3

getting over an improving sore throat, but woke up today with a scratchy feeling, looked inside and saw a white spot on the end of uvula?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: small exudates or discolored areas are not uncommon after upper respiratory infections.

Question 4

sore throat, red spot in top inside mouth?

Accepted Answer

Gerd: A sore throat can come from several things, such as an infection (viral, bacterial) , postnasal drip, and GERD

Question 5

i have a long term sore throat and a yellow spot at the back of my throat, could this be cancer?

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Hmm: Can't know, but if you have a colored spot you should be seen by a doctor, an ENT if possible.

Question 6

i have a white spot on gum above tooth no redness or pain and i also have a sore throat. what could it be?

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See below: Could be totally unrelated, see your dentist for a definitive diagnosis, if not dentally related will be referred to your MD.

Question 7

i have sore throat, my tonsils are swollen and has a white spot. can you tell me what that is and any medication i may need?

Accepted Answer

Could be strep: throat, so you should see a doctor.  You might need to take antibiotics.

Question 8

i have a sore throat with a white spot that looks like a kanker sore in the back of throat and also a red bloody spot right next to it. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Sore in throat: It appears to be canker sore,or also called aphthous ulcer,usually clears on it's own,but may recurr on a different,area,if it is a recurring problem see an ENT surgeon,cautery with silver nitrate heals it faster

Question 9

i've had intermittent sore throat for about a year. same spot, can come and go within hours. definitely not post nasal drip no inflammation seen.?

Accepted Answer

Throat red spot: Any persistent red spot of the throat particularly in association with a history of tobacco use should be fully evaluated including an assessment of the regional lymph nodes. A biopsy may be warranted. Seek evaluation by your primary care physician or an ENT specialist.

Question 10

i have a very sore throat, one side, and a noticable white spot, almost pus-like, on tonsil, same side. it's 1am. can i wait till tomorrow to be seen?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can wait: Try hot salt water gargle.  Alternate with straight 3% hydrogen peroxide gargle.  Also, try an over the counter cough drop (Hall's, Cepacol, etc) to ease the discomfort.  High-dose Vitamin D3 may help--I recommend 10,000 IU/day, until you are well.  Then cut to 5,000 IU per day.  Should be able to get most of this stuff in an all-night drug store or convenience store.

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Sore throat white puss spot on tongue swollen gkands?

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I have had a sore throat for over a week it's red and swollen and today i noticed a black spot at the back of my throat?

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Getting over an improving sore throat, but woke up today with a scratchy feeling, looked inside and saw a white spot on the end of uvula?

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Sore throat, red spot in top inside mouth?

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I have a long term sore throat and a yellow spot at the back of my throat, could this be cancer?

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I have a white spot on gum above tooth no redness or pain and i also have a sore throat. what could it be?

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I have sore throat, my tonsils are swollen and has a white spot. can you tell me what that is and any medication i may need?

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I have a sore throat with a white spot that looks like a kanker sore in the back of throat and also a red bloody spot right next to it. any ideas?

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I've had intermittent sore throat for about a year. same spot, can come and go within hours. definitely not post nasal drip no inflammation seen.?

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I have a very sore throat, one side, and a noticable white spot, almost pus-like, on tonsil, same side. it's 1am. can i wait till tomorrow to be seen?

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