U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
San Diego, CA
A 48-year-old female asked:

I have 3 dark purple spots that look like blood blisters on my lingual tonsils, should i worry this is cancer? have had a sore throat for 3 weeks.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Myron Arlen
Dr. Myron Arlenanswered
Surgical Oncology 66 years experience
No: The tonsils are subject to a great deal of inflammation under certaincirdcumstances. Where there are the occassional cases of malignancy developing it is either from squamous malignancy or lymphoma. Neither present as hemmorhagic areas. The latter can occur when there is some bleeding into the tonsil because of proximity to the underlying intermal caroltid artery. Warm gargles should help.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 20-year-old female asked:
I have tonsillar hypertrophy. For the past 24hr Ive had an sore throat, no appetite & a what looks to be a blood blister on my tonsil. What is this??
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year-old female asked:
I have a swollen uvula with a white looking spot or blister, I have my tonsils removed n have a sore throat and a gagging feeling in my throat help?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 27-year-old male asked:
I have a small light purple spot on my neck. Peers say that this may be a blood blister from a pinched nerve, although it's not raised. Can you help?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 27-year-old female asked:
Hi, my husband recently had a sore on his back removed results being skin cancer. At the time he also had red spots around the area but the doctor that did the excision said it's little blisters and nothing to worry about but it's not going away?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 28-year-old female asked:
Have what i believe to be a tonsil papilloma experiencing earache, tooth pain night sweats sore throat hoarse voice..Reason to worry it's cancer?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Last updated Mar 27, 2018

Found in:

Blood›Throat pain

People also asked

I have sore jaw and gums on the left side of my mouth and red blister ish spots on gums. It feels like I have something in my throat and its sore. Is it possible that I might be suffering from oral cancer?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
I have a small purple/red spot under my tongue at the base of my mouth. It's at the end of the lingual frenulum. Is this a blood vessel or cancer?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I have these skin colored spots on the back of my throat not on tonsils nor on the uvila but the very back like on what i believe is called the pharynx or whatever and i also i have a blood red spot on it to plz tell me this isnt cancer!?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
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?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Im.22 and has been.Had a yellow spot on.Right tonsil for months what is it? I.Rarely spit out a little blood but.No.Sore throat or fever or pain
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.