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Small tiny blood clot seen in normal screation of throat.what cause it could be?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Could be from: upper respiratory tract - ie. inflammation. Wouldn't worry if this is an isolated symptom. Take care.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/16/2014

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