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White Bumps On Lips, Swelling, Red Vein In Back Of Throat, Sore Throat, Swollen Nodes

There are little white bumps in my lips, and got a white pimple bump on my lip that I opened it swelled up for about a day and healed in another. So I started looking all around my mouth and there are two large red bumps that have two little white bumps on them. Then at the back of my throat there is also a pretty large red vien, looks like a small worm. My throat is soar and nodes swollen.
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
From your Query, I suspect you may have either Fordyce spots or Herpes infection.

Fordyce spots are ectopic sebaceous gland.
It is nothing but abnormal location of normal small skin gland that secretes sebum (oily matter) into the hair follicles to lubricate the hair and skin.
It is not infectious.
Fordyce spots are not associated with any disease or illness.

Herpes infection in lips is called Herpes labialis.
It is caused by Herpes simplex virus.
Usually it recurs two or more times in a year in immune decreased people.
It also cause Pharyngitis.
Thats why your throat may looks red.
Pain killers like ibuprofen reduce pain.
Antiviral Acyclovir is used for treatment.

But pharyngitis may be due to other infection.
So you must need physical examination to confirm either of these.

Some common advice are.
1. Avoid touching the bump.
2. Wash hands with soap and water immediately after touching bump.
3.Do not share topical medications
It can be a Very common aphthous ulcer.

Hope this helps.
Take care.

Regards,
Dr.Manjeth


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White Bumps On Lips, Swelling, Red Vein In Back Of Throat, Sore Throat, Swollen Nodes

Hello, Welcome to Healthcaremagic. From your Query, I suspect you may have either Fordyce spots or Herpes infection. Fordyce spots are ectopic sebaceous gland. It is nothing but abnormal location of normal small skin gland that secretes sebum (oily matter) into the hair follicles to lubricate the hair and skin. It is not infectious. Fordyce spots are not associated with any disease or illness. Herpes infection in lips is called Herpes labialis. It is caused by Herpes simplex virus. Usually it recurs two or more times in a year in immune decreased people. It also cause Pharyngitis. Thats why your throat may looks red. Pain killers like ibuprofen reduce pain. Antiviral Acyclovir is used for treatment. But pharyngitis may be due to other infection. So you must need physical examination to confirm either of these. Some common advice are. 1. Avoid touching the bump. 2. Wash hands with soap and water immediately after touching bump. 3.Do not share topical medications It can be a Very common aphthous ulcer. Hope this helps. Take care. Regards, Dr.Manjeth