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What Causes Sore Throat And Pustules On My Uvula And Palate?
Question: I have whiteish spots on my uvular on a red base, can you tell me why i have these spots?, i have a minor sore throat, and the spots are only on my uvular.
I can't get a good picture, it would be great if you could tell me what it is thanks.
I can't get a good picture, it would be great if you could tell me what it is thanks.
Brief Answer:
infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
White spots are usually pus. Pus is a collection of white blood cells that travel to an area of infection to help fight off that infection. This can be either viral or bacterial. Bacterial throat infections are usually strep. Signs that it is strep and not viral are
1) having a high fever, 2) not having a cough, 3) having a severe sore throat and 4) having pus in the back of the throat (this includes the uvula).
If you have several of the signs of strep you may want to get a strep test done at your doctor's office, it not you can probably just drink plenty of fluids and use ibuprofen or tylenol for pain. If it is viral it should resolve without treatment.
I hope you feel better soon,
Dr. Robinson
infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
White spots are usually pus. Pus is a collection of white blood cells that travel to an area of infection to help fight off that infection. This can be either viral or bacterial. Bacterial throat infections are usually strep. Signs that it is strep and not viral are
1) having a high fever, 2) not having a cough, 3) having a severe sore throat and 4) having pus in the back of the throat (this includes the uvula).
If you have several of the signs of strep you may want to get a strep test done at your doctor's office, it not you can probably just drink plenty of fluids and use ibuprofen or tylenol for pain. If it is viral it should resolve without treatment.
I hope you feel better soon,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks ive attached a picture, could you tell me if theres a problem? Thanks, i also have little dots on the roof of my mouth could you tell me what that is?, thanks
Brief Answer:
looks viral
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the photo. This looks like you may be getting a viral infection. Just push fluids, rest and take something for the sore throat. It should resolve on its own in a few days. If it gets worse or if you develop a high fever, then see a doctor.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
looks viral
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the photo. This looks like you may be getting a viral infection. Just push fluids, rest and take something for the sore throat. It should resolve on its own in a few days. If it gets worse or if you develop a high fever, then see a doctor.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok, so its not herpes in my throat or anything then? , and my uvlar is alright
Brief Answer:
does not look like herpes
Detailed Answer:
Herpes is usually blisters and is very painful. If you have severe pain and blisters then you should see a doctor for a herpes test. You need intact blisters to get a good herpes culture. In any case if the pain is severe, then you should see a doctor
Dr. Robinson
does not look like herpes
Detailed Answer:
Herpes is usually blisters and is very painful. If you have severe pain and blisters then you should see a doctor for a herpes test. You need intact blisters to get a good herpes culture. In any case if the pain is severe, then you should see a doctor
Dr. Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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