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What Causes Sore Throat And Visible Red Veins In Throat?
Question: Hi
I have had a persistent sore throat for a couple of weeks although it doesn't look sore??
The area around the uvula has visible red veins which makes it look a bit!?
No limps or bumps or other symptoms??
The area behind the uvula looks mottled which I gather is normal!!no other symptoms
I have had a persistent sore throat for a couple of weeks although it doesn't look sore??
The area around the uvula has visible red veins which makes it look a bit!?
No limps or bumps or other symptoms??
The area behind the uvula looks mottled which I gather is normal!!no other symptoms
Brief Answer:
throat congestion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
Analysing your symptoms, I feel probably you have a congestion in throat.
The red veins in throat are normal. They become prominent on congestion.
Congestion in throat can be because of many reason, in my expereince commonest cause is infection. Second being allergy and gastritis.
I needmore information to comment on your query;
1. Do you have difficulty in swallowing, pain while swallowing?
2. What does sore throat mean, does it mean you have throat pain, or throat irritation or burning in throat.
3.have you taken any medication in this 2 weeks.
4. Did you have any episode of fever or cold in this 2 weeks.
It would be helpful if you can answer these questions.
Would be pleased to receive the answers. Thanks.
throat congestion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
Analysing your symptoms, I feel probably you have a congestion in throat.
The red veins in throat are normal. They become prominent on congestion.
Congestion in throat can be because of many reason, in my expereince commonest cause is infection. Second being allergy and gastritis.
I needmore information to comment on your query;
1. Do you have difficulty in swallowing, pain while swallowing?
2. What does sore throat mean, does it mean you have throat pain, or throat irritation or burning in throat.
3.have you taken any medication in this 2 weeks.
4. Did you have any episode of fever or cold in this 2 weeks.
It would be helpful if you can answer these questions.
Would be pleased to receive the answers. Thanks.
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