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What Does A Black Spot On Back Of Throat Indicate?

I have a black spot on the back of my throat next to the uvula it looks a little bit inflamed as well has a little redness and puffy look to it. But it s a tiny black spot that I can feel with my tongue and it s very scratchy when I swallow what should I do?
Mon, 24 Jul 2017
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per you question the black spot you are observing as well as redness and puffiness can be due to infection leading to inflammation which causes hyperaemia and can appear as dark coloured spots..

The other features which you have explained also points towards infection and inflammation which can be bacterial or viral in nature.

I would suggest you to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluation done..

Meanwhile you can do warm saline gargles and avoid any spicy or hard foods.
If pain is severe you can take ibuprofen or calpol.

Hope your query is solved..

Thanks and regards..
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What Does A Black Spot On Back Of Throat Indicate?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per you question the black spot you are observing as well as redness and puffiness can be due to infection leading to inflammation which causes hyperaemia and can appear as dark coloured spots.. The other features which you have explained also points towards infection and inflammation which can be bacterial or viral in nature. I would suggest you to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluation done.. Meanwhile you can do warm saline gargles and avoid any spicy or hard foods. If pain is severe you can take ibuprofen or calpol. Hope your query is solved.. Thanks and regards..