A red spot on your throat may be an indication of infection or another medical condition.
These spots may also cause other symptoms, such as:
- Inflammation
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Red spots on your roof
- White spots on your throat
- Headaches
- Fever
Don’t self-diagnose. These red spots can be diagnosed by your doctor.
Red Bumps on Back of Throat
A viral or bacterial infection may indicate red spots around your throat and roof of the mouth. This sign can be caused by many different conditions.
1. Strep throat
People of all ages can get strep throat, a common bacterial infection. It is often characterized by a sore and scratchy throat. Your doctor might also find red spots at the back of your mouth before giving you a complete diagnosis.
Other symptoms of strep throat include:
- White patches
- swollen tonsils
- Trouble swallowing
- swollen lymph nodes
- Fever
- Headache
- Body aches
2. Herpangina
Herpangina, a viral infection, can lead to blister-like ulcers at the back and roof of the mouth. Most commonly, it affects children.
Other symptoms of this infection include:
- Sudden Fever
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Neck pain
3. Hand, foot and mouth diseases
Contagious hand foot and mouth disease (HFM), a viral infection, can cause a rash around the mouth, hands, feet and skin. This infection, which is similar to herpangina can also cause reddening of the throat and blistering.
Contact with unwashed hands and feces, nose mucus or spit can spread HFM easily. Children younger than 5 years old are at greatest risk.
This infection can also cause other symptoms such as:
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Swelling
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Blisters
- poor appetite
- Muscle aches
4. Oral cancer
Sores, white or red patches on your mouth and throat, or persistent pain are all early signs of oral cancer. Your risk of getting this disease can be increased by age, diet, smoking, drinking alcohol, and other factors. Early detection of cancer is critical.
Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice reddening of the throat or other symptoms.
- Ulcers that don’t heal
- Trouble swallowing
- weight loss
- There is a lump in your neck
- Loose teeth
- Numbness in your mouth
Treatment and diagnosis of Red Bumps on Back of Throat
The root cause of your red spots will determine how to treat them. Your doctor might run tests or cultures before recommending treatment.
Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics and pain relief if you are diagnosed with a bacterial illness. To reduce fever and pain, you can also use over-the-counter medications.
Discuss your options with your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a chronic disease or illness. To determine if oral cancer is the cause, your doctor may conduct a biopsy. Oral cancer treatment may involve more surgery or chemotherapy.
Outlook
It is possible to treat red spots on the throat and around your mouth. They may disappear by themselves in some cases. Doctors can diagnose the disease or infection early and prescribe the best treatment.
You should contact your doctor if your spots don’t disappear, regardless of whether or not they are causing you pain.
