Yellow patch on the back of my throat?!


Question: I have a yellow (not bright, kinda dull) patch of skin on the roof of my mouth, near the back of my throat, i don't know what it is, but it worries me.
My throat doesn't hurt.
I haven't noticed it before, but then again, i haven't looked at it before.


Answers: I have a yellow (not bright, kinda dull) patch of skin on the roof of my mouth, near the back of my throat, i don't know what it is, but it worries me.
My throat doesn't hurt.
I haven't noticed it before, but then again, i haven't looked at it before.

I would go to a doctor's office who specializes in: Laryngoscopy

Laryngoscopy is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat and vocal cords with a scope (laryngoscope). There are two types of laryngoscopy, and each uses different equipment.

Indirect laryngoscopy
Indirect laryngoscopy is done in a doctor's office using a small hand mirror held at the back of the throat. Your doctor shines a light in your mouth and wears a mirror on his or her head to reflect light to the back of your throat. Some doctors now use headgear with a bright light.

Indirect laryngoscopy is not done as much now because new flexible laryngoscopes let your doctor see better and are more comfortable for

you might have step... do you swallow normally??





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