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I have red spots (like blood pinpricks), and yellow/white lumps at back of throat and behind tonsils but no sore throat? what could this be?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Pharyngitis: Without seeing this there is no way to diagnose. See a doctor.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/4/2015

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A member asked:

I have red spots (like blood pinpricks), and yellow/white lumps at back of throat and behind tonsils but no sore throat? what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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