Peoria, AZ
A 33-year-old female asked:
Left side of throat has been hurting for about 3 days now. red bump on throat above tongue. what could it be? can it be a canker sore on throat?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Brett Noordaanswered
Dentistry 26 years experience
Many possibilities: Herpes, cankers, strep throat, flu, allergies are just a few possible explanations. You must visit a doctor and be examined to get an answer to this one. Good luck.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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