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What Do White And Red Bumps At The Back Of The Tongue Indicate?

I woke up this am with a choking sensation in my throat. I also noticed white and red bumps at the back of my tongue. I had pain last night from a surgery in Jan. so I took a hydrocodone, earlier my anti inflammatory.I also felt like my body was racing today. What are you thought for me to do?I plan to sit up sleep because I don t want to choke.
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query white and red bumps at the back of the tongue is due to streptococcal infection which is leading to strep throat. Tonsillitis could be one of the cause. You should do is to do warm saline gargles at-least 2 to 3 times in a day. Avoid fried , sharp and spicy food. You can take soothing lozenges to reduce pain and discomfort. For reduction of pain and inflammation you should take ibuprofen or calpol. You should take antibiotic amoxicillin for at-least 5 days. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done and go for sputum test as well. You should get ECG done as well to monitor cardiac functions. Avoid drinking cold carbonated beverages. Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Do rinses with antimicrobial mouth wash as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Do White And Red Bumps At The Back Of The Tongue Indicate?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query white and red bumps at the back of the tongue is due to streptococcal infection which is leading to strep throat. Tonsillitis could be one of the cause. You should do is to do warm saline gargles at-least 2 to 3 times in a day. Avoid fried , sharp and spicy food. You can take soothing lozenges to reduce pain and discomfort. For reduction of pain and inflammation you should take ibuprofen or calpol. You should take antibiotic amoxicillin for at-least 5 days. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done and go for sputum test as well. You should get ECG done as well to monitor cardiac functions. Avoid drinking cold carbonated beverages. Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Do rinses with antimicrobial mouth wash as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari