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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders |
Frequent sore throats and mouth changes.12/14/2006 |
I had strep over a month ago and was put on meds. went back to doc. a week later because my throat still hurt they did the test and it came back neg. My problem is that 6 weeks later my throat is still red and my throat and mouth have what looks like broken blood vessels, capillariies all over. I still get frequent sore throats but not like when I had strep. I also have little pimple or blister looking things inside my mouth. (they have been there 1 1/2-2 months} I was diagnosed by 2 diff. derms as having fordyce`s condition on my lips, (this was before I had anything in my mouth). I also went to a dentist last week because I have small white bump on the roof of my mouth, it has been there over a month and has grown some, doesn`t hurt or bleed ect. the dentist said to keep an eye on it and see if it grows, it has already grown, that is why I went to him. I have also been to an ENT and he put the scope down my throat and found no growths or tumors, he did say I have a deviated semptum and that I may have reflux that might be the cause of my red sore throat, He also said my throat was swollen. I have never really had a relux or heartburn problem, I have been on acephex for almost a month now, but I don`t notice any change, i don`t think it is reflux, but I am always congested I now snore really bad at night and I breath mainly through my mouth because I am congested, so some mornings my mouth and throat are really dry and sore. The ENt also put me on a nasal spray. I am a 35 year old smoker, so having all these things wrong in my mouth and throat is really freaking me out. Should I go and get second opinions? I am scared about the lump and the other growths, broken vessels ect. Sorry to ramble just wanted to give you all the info. I have an appt. with my dentist in 2 weeks and I see my ent again in 3 weeks so I am not putting any of this off. I am staying on top of it all. Can you think of anything that would cause these things? Oh and before you tell me to quit smoking, I did 8 days ago, but it is not long enough to be considered a non smoker. thanks for any info. you can give me.
It would not be unusual for the throat to remain injected or inflamed looking for some time after a strep throat infection. I am sure your ENT physician would have recognized any lumps of concern in your mouth and throat, but if you are concerned, it never hurts to get a second opinion.
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Allen M. Seiden, MD Professor of Otolaryngology Director, Division of Rhinology and Sinus Disorders Director, University Taste and Smell Center Director, University Sinus and Allergy Department of Otolaryngology College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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