Can Allergies Cause Red Spots And Are They Precancerous? Im

Posted on Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Question: can allergies cause red spots and are they precancerous? Im scared i have throat cancer because of this image below. im being treated for tosilitis when i noticed this red spot. then my allergies comtinued acting up. i have a dry cough with no other symptoms. ive been put stronger antibiotics but im really scared.

thank you for any help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No signs of cancer

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

I have examined the image thoroughly and I am of the opinion that it is almost a normal throat. There is a mild swelling over the uvula and a couple of granulation over the soft palate and the pharyngeal wall. I don’t see any signs of cancer.

There is no need for the antibiotics; in fact, this can worsen your problems.

Also, there is no mention of your actual symptoms. It is difficult for me to conclude or to guide you appropriately without a proper history of your problems. If you could let us know what are your actual symptoms I can help you in a better way.

I would be waiting for your response.

Regards

Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (8 hours later)

Hi thank you for answering my query.

Symptoms are sore throat and drainage and cough about 5 weeks ago then white dots showed up on tonsils which went away after antibiotics but throat was still sore and draining then a bright red dot showed up in the back of my throat. The bright red dot is seen in the lower left part of the picture and ya been there 3 days now. Can Postnasal cause the bright red dot and burning?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Laryngopharyngeal reflux

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

I have understood your problem. In the image you have sent, there is absolutely no sign of any infection or cancer, except for the granulation.

Secondly, going by the symptoms, I am of the opinion that you could be having Laryngopharyngeal reflux secondary to the acid reflux from the stomach into the throat. This is a common feature following any stress/infection.

My suggestions to you are:
1. Drink frequent sips of warm water
2. Take a proton pump inhibitor such as Pantoprazole or Esomeprazole
3. Avoid hot or chilled food and beverages
4. Avoid coffee/fizzy drinks/smoking, if any
5. Avoid worrying about this problem

With the above measures you should get better.

Hope this answers your query. Revert back to me if you have follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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