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Can Allergies Cause Red Spots And Are They Precancerous? Im
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
thank you for any help
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
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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?
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?
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
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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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