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Blister like bumpson back of throat. no white spots but throat sore/painful when swallowing also ears and hurts. any ideas on what this is?

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Dr. Robert Stachler answered

Viral infection: Reddened area on the throat could very we be a virus. Are they grouped blisters with a red base. This could be the oral herpies virus which is usually self limited try using chloroseptic on the lesions until the pain subsidesl. Good luck !

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Blister like bumpson back of throat. no white spots but throat sore/painful when swallowing also ears and hurts. any ideas on what this is?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Stachler answered

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

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