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What could it mean when you have blood blotches at the back of.your throat?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Oral sex: Often seen post oral sex. Like an intraoral hickey. If painful and persistent, see oral surgeon.

Answered 8/11/2018

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