10 Signs of Strep
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Sign #9: Red Spots on Throat
Whenever we are ill, it is quite normal for medical professionals to want to take a look inside our mouths. This is because the inside of our mouths can tell them so much about our health and possible give away signs as to what the problem is. Doing so will often give away a rather tell-tale sign that the problem at hand is strep throat.
In addition to swollen tonsils, the back of a strep patient’s throat will sometimes have small red dots. The tongue will also sometimes be gray and furry, and the uvula can be swollen.
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