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A member asked:

I have one white, pimple-like sore on the back of my mouth next to my uvula & pain swallowing on one side of throat. what could this be a symptom of?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Could be from one of: the viruses that cause throat infections...could also be a canker sore. You can take ibuprofen or acetaminophen and drink cool fluids to ease the pain. Please see your doctor if it persists or you develop a fever.

Answered 3/12/2016

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