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A member asked:

Back of throat(not tonsils) have yellowish looking spots.can feel when sometimes swallowing. i sometimes have acid reflux.

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Spots in throat: Please visit your physician for a physical exam and show what you are concerned about. Reflux doesn't usually cause yellowish spots as you describe.

Dr Cremers and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/8/2015

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