I've had these red bumps in the back of my throat for over 2 months now and they're just spreading more and more. It's honestly pretty scary. Do you have any idea what could be causing this or how I can treat it? I'm really worried it's something serious.

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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That could be tonsilitis visit your doctor for evaluation,donotattempt to touch them follow ypur doctors treatment.

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