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Are Blisters And Soreness In The Throat Indicative Of Oral Herpes?
Question: I have enlarged blisters on the back of my tongue and a sore throat. Also jaw is getting harder to open, kind of locking a bit. Blister seem to be spreading and there are black spider like veins on the side of my tounge.i have made a dentist appointment for next week, but want to make sure I don't have to see a GP immediately. Whatthis and what should I do?
Brief Answer:
Possible diagnosis: oral herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Blistering and sore throat is suggestive of oral herpes infection. Throat examination and throat swab analysis can confirm the diagnosis.
Please be advised to follow up with a GP. Early initiation of antiviral medication like acyclovir can help reduce the duration and severity of illness.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Possible diagnosis: oral herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Blistering and sore throat is suggestive of oral herpes infection. Throat examination and throat swab analysis can confirm the diagnosis.
Please be advised to follow up with a GP. Early initiation of antiviral medication like acyclovir can help reduce the duration and severity of illness.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
tounge has more enlarged white bumps on the back of tounge and throat has white patches. Also black spider like viens going down the side of tounge on each side. dizzness and concentration problems. hot and cold flashes
Brief Answer:
Please follow up with your primary provider or ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
White patches and worsening symptoms are concerning for bacterial infection or oral candidiasis. ENT examination and throat swab analysis are needed at this point.
So please follow up with your primary care provider as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Please follow up with your primary provider or ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
White patches and worsening symptoms are concerning for bacterial infection or oral candidiasis. ENT examination and throat swab analysis are needed at this point.
So please follow up with your primary care provider as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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