What Causes Canker Sores On Throat In Condition Like Tonsillitis?

Posted on Fri, 20 Mar 2015

Question: Hi I am 28 years old. Tested for all stds 4 months ago and came back clean for everything. I have been sick with a bad case on tonsillitis for the past 3 days and have canker sores on the back or my throat. While wiping today I realized that I have a yellowish canker sore located at the opening on my vagina near the taint. Only one not multiple. I have not been sexy XXXXXXX active with anyone except my boyfriend who has also been tested for everything at the same time I was and he also came back negative and we are faithful. Is it possible to get a canker sore down there from a scratch or just from being sick?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can you upload photos ?

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Well canker sores can occur due to stress, recent illness, taking antibiotics for the tonsillitis et.
Could you please upload some pictures showing the sore ?
I would like to exclude other conditions.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (4 minutes later)

It's kind of hard to get an angle to upload a picture. I have been really sick with a fever about 100 feeling much better today but I'm on cefdinir. I also have to canker sores in my mouth. no sexy XXXXXXX activity. is it safe to say it's probably from the sickness/meds?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Well, need pics

Detailed Answer:
The canker sores and the genital one are mostly due to the medications and the illness.
But I need to have a look at it , to rule out herpes or similar conditions.
Try and upload pics please .
That is the only way I could opine for sure.
Hope you understand !

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (2 minutes later)

I understand just not comfortable uploading a picture of that on the Internet. I was recently tested for everything and came back negative so I appreciate you letting me know it can be from the illness. if it persists I will go in the office. thanks for you medical opinion!

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As below.

Detailed Answer:
You would not be uploading a picture on the internet.
This is confidential, and between a doctor and a patient.
All users on this website routinely upload photos and reports in order to seek a diagnosis and opinion.
However, even after this explanation at my end, if you are still hesitant , that is alright.
IF you have been tested for everything, then you can assume that the sore is from the illness and medications you have taken recently.
Yes, if it persists, you need to see a Specialist.
Also, do not touch or handle it.
Have protected sex till it clears.
Avoid using anything on it without a doctor's opinion and diagnosis.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar