White bumps on my uvula (hangy thing in the back of mouth)

[BlueEyes_97453]

I noticed on 7/19 that I have three of what looks like white pus pockets or polyps on my uvula. If you don't know (took me almost an hour to find out what that little thing is called) what that is it's the little piece of skin that hangs down in the back of your throat near your tongue.
I have no other symptoms and have no clue what they mean. I had one guy tell me that means you have strep thoat, someone please help! Should I go to the doctor??

Thanks

[Kissa]

It is quite possible you have strep throat or some sort of an infection dispite that you do not have any other symptoms.
You really should go get tested for strep, if not taken care of it can turn into more serious illnesses.

[quincy]

Hi,

is your throat sore? It could be strep, but strep is very painful which is almost a give-away.

Do the white spots wipe away with a q-tip? If so, it could be just a small case of thrush. Are you on any antibiotics or steroids for illness or asthma?


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[alleycat]

Originally Posted by BlueEyes_97453

I noticed on 7/19 that I have three of what looks like white pus pockets or polyps on my uvula. If you don't know (took me almost an hour to find out what that little thing is called) what that is it's the little piece of skin that hangs down in the back of your throat near your tongue.
I have no other symptoms and have no clue what they mean. I had one guy tell me that means you have strep thoat, someone please help! Should I go to the doctor??

Thanks

If I were you I would defenitly get tested for strep if you let it go to long it could cause your uvula to split. (happened to my brother) If it isn't strep the doctor will be able to tell and treat you for what you do have.

[BlueEyes_97453]

Thanks for all the replies!! I just looked and they're gone, I haven't tried to wipe them away with a q-tip, if I ever get them again I will do that. What is thrush? And I take advair for my asthma, could that be what caused them?

Thanks so much everyone