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Hello,
Last few months, I have begun to worry about my throat. Every now and then, i will feel a sharp pain coming from the back of my throat, behind and under the tosil area. it only lasts a few seconds, and goes away quickly. I also noticed a tiny red spot on the inside of my cheek. Then i tried to look as far back down my mouth as i could. I pushed my tongue down, and noticed some small white spots on the lining of my throat, behind my tongue, under the tonsil area. well, i stuck my finger back there, and noticed that area bled quite easily. :worried: Now for some facts. I've been smoking on and off since i was 19, only constantly for about a year. quit cigarettes when i was about 22. I'm 24 now, and occasionally smoke marijuana too (can't pick up a cigarette anymore because they taste so harsh). So i haven't been smoking that long. Also, we have mold in our house. Water leaked from the a/c unit in the attic, and some mold grew on the pantry walls. also in the bathroom (leaky pipe). Those spots have been covered up with primer and paint, but I feel as though I could also have a sinus infection, because of that. I feel pressure around my nasal cavities, and have been sneezing a lot, get sinus headaches. Could this an explanation as to why my throat is irritated / have those white spots? I'm scared as I don't have any health insurance, and currently unemployed. Couldn't have come at a worse time. :worried: :sigh: |
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Hello m80
Very short lasting sharp pains at the back of throat, lasting a few seconds could be muscle spasm pains caused by clenching or bruxing activity. The little red spot in the cheek could be a bblood blister caused by trauma (cheek biting?). Make sure you aren't clenching or bruxing ! The white spots could be mucous or sebaceous glands, or food debris, etc. Please see your doctor for a check up of your throat to reassure yourself. You might have scratched yourself by sticking your finger into the back of your throat! Hope that helps. Best wishes Vinod 
This message has been edited. Last edited by: Dr Vinod K Joshi,
Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King |
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