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Difficulty swallowing, Soreness or burning inside of mouth and Spots on throat

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms difficulty swallowing, soreness or burning inside of mouth and spots on throat including Tonsillitis, Allergic reaction, and Medication reaction or side-effect.

There are 6 conditions associated with difficulty swallowing, soreness or burning inside of mouth and spots on throat. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

  • Tonsillitis

    Tonsillitis is painful swelling in the tonsils, causing sore throat, red tonsils, pain, fever, and more.

  • Allergic reaction

    Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.

  • Medication reaction or side-effect

    Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.

  • Scarlet fever

    Scarlet fever is a red itchy rash on the body caused by streptococcal bacteria.

  • Anemia, iron deficiency

    Anemia , a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin and gums, brittle nails, irritability, and more.

  • Canker sores

    Canker sore symptoms begin with a tingling sensation, followed by a red bump that becomes an ulcer.