A member asked:

I have a sore throat with a white spot that looks like a kanker sore in the back of throat and also a red bloody spot right next to it. any ideas?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Parag Parikh answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Sore in throat: It appears to be canker sore,or also called aphthous ulcer,usually clears on it's own,but may recurr on a different,area,if it is a recurring problem see an ENT surgeon,cautery with silver nitrate heals it faster

Answered 4/24/2015

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Throat: Both sound like canker sores but may be bacterial or viral such as CMV. If its been going on for awhile you should have it checked out

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Could be strep: So many choices! The one thing you don't want to miss is strep throat. Not treating it can have long term problems. Call your doc and maybe he can order a swab to be done at a local lab or urgent care center. Then you'll not miss this. The good news, if you have strep it is easy to treat and you get better a lot quicker than if it is a virus or canker sore. If you have high fever, drooling-ER!

Answered 9/28/2016

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