- Female
- 17 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've got this white patch on my uvula, and it's been feeling like there's something stuck in my throat all the time. It doesn't burn, itch, or hurt, and I'm pretty sure it's not strep 'cause my throat and tonsils aren't bothering me. What could this be?
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That could be Leukoplakia or malakoplakia no need to worry visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment also consume balanced diet for better results.
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