Question:
I'm not sure what topic this goes in, since I'm not sure what is going on. Sorry if it's in the wrong space.
I am wondering: is it possible to get canker sores in the back of the throat? I've had canker sores before around the gums but never in the back of my throat. There are two white bumps in the back of my throat, and the surrounding area is a little red. One of the white bumps is barely visible, because it is behind one of the ridges in my throat. They are causing my throat to be sore. I've had sore throats before, but it was many years ago. I've never looked in the back of my throat when I've had a sore throat before, so I'm not sure if the white bumps are normal. Honestly, they look like pimples you get on your face right before they pop. The first one showed up 2 or 3 days ago and the second one showed up a day after the first.
Please let me know if you have any knowledge on this, or if I've left anything out on my description. thanks
Answer:
it IS possible to get canker sores on your throat. my daughter developed white looking blisters...I didnt really think it was strep...as it looked so much like canker sores...but didnt know that you could get them there...so I took her to the dr thinking that she had strep. It came back negative..and the dr told me beforehand that it would...cause she knew already that it was canker sores.....if you have alot of sinus drainage...it will cause them. My daughter has had them 3 times since that visit. I always took her in to make sure it wasnt strep--to be on the safe side. If your blisters very much so resembles a canker sore...thats most likely what it is.
Answer:
thanks for your reply, I appreciate it. I do have a lot of sinus problems. I just never knew that you could get canker sores on the back of the throat. I've never really looked at a canker sore that I've had in the past, since it's been a WHILE since I've had one. I'm just hoping that is what it is. Do you know the average life span of a canker sore? thanks again
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you are welcome. not sure---guessing???? 3-4 days.
Answer:
I get that whenever I have a viral sore throat...either from the virus or from the sinus drainage (I have year 'round allergies, too). It usually gets better on its own, but don't hesitate to go to the doctor for a throat culture if it doesn't. You don't want to take a chance on having an untreated strep infection. Good luck!