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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Red Spots On The Uvula?

Hi, i m currently experiencing a sore throat with a bunch of red dots all over my uvula. i have no other symptoms of a cold but it has been like this for three days with extreme discomfort at night and mild during the day. could i possibly have an STI or other sickness in my throat?
Fri, 4 Jan 2019
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Hi,

The commonest cause of a bunch of red dots all over uvula along with discomfort at night and mild pain during the day is the development of a condition called apthous ulcers. The exact cause is not known; colitis with malabsorption can be the cause.

The treatment is simple and as follows:
-Small sips of water frequently as this helps in keeping the hydration and also has self-cleaning properly.
-Multivitamins with minerals.
-Folic acid.

Get blood tested for CBC, sugar, kidney and liver functions as well as for STI/STD as you have a suspicion.

Clinical evaluation and prescription based additional medications as advised by your Doctor should help you a lot.

Take care and do not worry.

Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask for further relevant queries.

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General & ENT Surgeon
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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Red Spots On The Uvula?

Hi, The commonest cause of a bunch of red dots all over uvula along with discomfort at night and mild pain during the day is the development of a condition called apthous ulcers. The exact cause is not known; colitis with malabsorption can be the cause. The treatment is simple and as follows: -Small sips of water frequently as this helps in keeping the hydration and also has self-cleaning properly. -Multivitamins with minerals. -Folic acid. Get blood tested for CBC, sugar, kidney and liver functions as well as for STI/STD as you have a suspicion. Clinical evaluation and prescription based additional medications as advised by your Doctor should help you a lot. Take care and do not worry. Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask for further relevant queries. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant, General & ENT Surgeon