Red Bumps on Back of Throat

Small bumps or pimples at the back of your throat that look swollen often indicate irritation. These bumps can make swallowing difficult and could be an indicator of several conditions. This article will discuss the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of these bumps in your throat.

Signs

A person may feel irritation, difficulty swallowing certain substances or have trouble breathing.

* Throat pain

* Nasal blockage

* Flu-like or fever symptoms

* Abnormal voice changes

Causes

There are a few conditions that can cause bumps and pimples.

* This is when the tissue in the back of your throat becomes inflamed due to excess mucus. It often occurs in conjunction with flu. Cobblestone is very easy to treat. It can cause a little irritation.

* PHaryngitis: pharyngitis is a sore throat that causes 60% of all cases of bumps at the back of your throat. Bacterial or viral infections can also cause pharyngitis. This is why many people who have chickenpox and other illnesses, such as chickenpox, get it. Because children are more susceptible to infection than adults and have weaker immune systems, pharyngitis is more common in children.

* Malignancy: Sometimes, bumps at the back of your throat can be a sign of cancer. The person may have cancer if the swelling or bumps in their throat spread to the rest of the body.

Diagnosis

To diagnose the problem, a doctor might perform several basic tests:

* Tongue and throat examination: First, the doctor will use a tongue depressor or spatula to gently push the tongue down to examine the mouth and throat. This will enable the doctor to identify the source of the problem by measuring the amount and color of the bumps.

* A blood test: If the problem is serious, your doctor may order you to have a test. The doctor will usually order a blood test to determine the type of virus or bacteria causing the problem.

* Throat Culture: A throat culture is recommended after a blood test has confirmed that the virus or bacteria causing the bumps is identified. A throat culture can further identify the virus or bacteria that caused the pimples or bumps. It usually detects more common viruses and bacteria.

Results

The diagnosis or tests can reveal the extent of the problem.

A few white bumps. Bacterial, chemical or fungal infections can cause these bumps.

* Some red bumps: Red bumps are an indication of viral infections.

Both red and blue bumps: An amalgamation of red and yellow bumps may indicate oral herpes, the presence of thrush or, in some cases, oral cancer.

Large numbers of bumps: If there are a lot of bumps, it could be a sign that the person is suffering from a serious viral infection or bacterial infection. The bumps may be evidence of cancer if they have spread to the throat and mouth.

Treatment

Most bumps at the back of your throat can be treated with simple home remedies. These are some self-treatment options:

* Warm salt water or lemon juice can be used to gargle the throat

* Honey for eating

* Take painkillers such as ibuprofen to relieve pain

The doctor might treat a bump in the throat with:

* Prescription of antibiotics for a suspected bacterial infection

* Recommend the use of throat lozenge (strepsils) or hard candy

* Advancing a high intake of water and hot beverages

If the problem is more severe or is part of a larger issue like cancer or chickenpox, the bumps will disappear once the main problem is solved.

Bacterial or viral infections can cause bumpy or reddened areas in the throat. These conditions usually disappear within a few days if the throat is properly taken care of. You can treat them with honey, water and hot drinks. Or gargling warm lemon or saltwater. If the lumps persist for a prolonged period or show growth signs, it is best to consult a doctor immediately.