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What Could Dark Red, Purple Veins In Back Of Throat, Irritation While Swallowing With History Of Problem In Tonsils Indicate?

I got sick recently, it had to do with my tonsils. I was put on some medicine for ten days, which ends tomorrow, and it cleared up pretty fast. Sadly though, when I first got sick I vomited which I think is coming back to bite me now. The back of my throat is a happy pink color except for a wide stripe of darker pink/red going down the middle of my throat. Also there are dark purple veins that I ve never seen before in the back of my throat and on the skin in front of my right tonsil. It feels bothered when I swallow, or sleep with my mouth open, as doing so seems to dry it out. What is going on?
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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Hi, Red strip and prominent veins at the back of throat after an episode of tonsillitis is very common and it may take many weeks before these disappear. Red or pink strip can also be because of post nasal drip which is common in associated sino nasal infection along with tonsillitis. Steam inhalation and use of antiseptic gargles will help in fast recovery. Also use Proton pump inhibitors for few days. Regards
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What Could Dark Red, Purple Veins In Back Of Throat, Irritation While Swallowing With History Of Problem In Tonsils Indicate?

Hi, Red strip and prominent veins at the back of throat after an episode of tonsillitis is very common and it may take many weeks before these disappear. Red or pink strip can also be because of post nasal drip which is common in associated sino nasal infection along with tonsillitis. Steam inhalation and use of antiseptic gargles will help in fast recovery. Also use Proton pump inhibitors for few days. Regards