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What Causes Sore Throat With Redness And White Bumps?

I just noticed I have a sore throat with what looks like redness and little white bumps in my throat. My knees have been swollen for a few days. History of rheumatic fever as an adult, scarlet fever as a child, and currently taking Tapazole to treat Graves Disease. It is Saturday, and not sure if I should go to an emergency room tonight or to urgent care tomorrow, or maybe wait until Monday to get in to see my doctor.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query sore throat with redness and white bumps pointing towards a condition known as granular pharyngitis. White bumps are indicative of streptococcal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (penicillin or amoxicillin ) or anti viral drug depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants and anti inflammatory. to start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances , do warm saline rinses and carbonated beverages.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat With Redness And White Bumps?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query sore throat with redness and white bumps pointing towards a condition known as granular pharyngitis. White bumps are indicative of streptococcal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (penicillin or amoxicillin ) or anti viral drug depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants and anti inflammatory. to start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances , do warm saline rinses and carbonated beverages. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari