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Red Pimples on Back of Tongue After Oral Sex
Hello Doctor. I posted a question couple of days ago about an Oral Sex which I gave 2 weeks ago now exact. You can go to my previous question posted on this forum for the whole story. The problem is I just woke up this morning and found red pimples developing in the back of my tongue when I was brushing my teeth. I have never had this before. I also had those white lines that I mentioned that faded away but now they have redeveloped across the inner side of the cheek.
I check online for the red pimples and found that It's normal after a virus infection. I Have not gone to the doctor as of yet for the Oral Swab test for gonorrhea you have mentioned in the last question. I am still going to retake the STD full testing after 6 weeks like you mentioned just to check for HIV or Syphilis.
But at this moment is it safe to say that I only have a infection which is not STD? I want to make sure that these things which are happening (seems like a chain reaction) are not early signs of STD's. Thank you for help.
I check online for the red pimples and found that It's normal after a virus infection. I Have not gone to the doctor as of yet for the Oral Swab test for gonorrhea you have mentioned in the last question. I am still going to retake the STD full testing after 6 weeks like you mentioned just to check for HIV or Syphilis.
But at this moment is it safe to say that I only have a infection which is not STD? I want to make sure that these things which are happening (seems like a chain reaction) are not early signs of STD's. Thank you for help.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
LP wouldn't cause any of those things. Your other infections are either a garden variety viral infection, unlreated to the sexual exposure; or perhaps mostly anxiety.
Not knowing the cause of the "lines", I cannot predict if and when they will clear up. As I already said, either your dentist or primary care doctor would probably recognize and now how to treat LP.
That will be all for this thread. We deal only with STDs, and you don't have one -- so I won't have any other comments or advice.
Not knowing the cause of the "lines", I cannot predict if and when they will clear up. As I already said, either your dentist or primary care doctor would probably recognize and now how to treat LP.
That will be all for this thread. We deal only with STDs, and you don't have one -- so I won't have any other comments or advice.
I checked lichen planus in google and some of the pictures especially those dealing with the mouth are somewhat consistent to what I have to a lesser degree. The white lines in my mouth (cheek gums) is not that extensive. Do you thing that lichen planus infection might be the reason for everything I might be going through (diarrhea, vomiting, fever, hives, stomach cramps)?. Would I need to go to a dentist to get medication or a regular doctor? Also would these lines eventually go away?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I'm sorry you remain concerned about such a low risk sexual exposure. I'm pretty sure nothing is wrong -- that your self examination is being influenced by your anxiety.
All humans have a row of 7-9 prominent pink taste buds, each about 3-5 mm (~1/8") in diameter, along the back of the tongue, arrange in a line shaped like a shalow V. My guess is that's what you're seeing. If so, of course they have always been there. If they were really pimples, they would be painful (a sore throat).
White lines inside the mouth also may not be abnormal. Or if also associated with a pinkish/lavender appearance, may reflect the common harmless condition called lichen planus (which also can cause a pink-purple spots on the penis or elsewhere in the genital area). (You can find nice photos by googling lichen planus.)
In other words, none of this is consistent with any STD, and we have already discussed how low risk your exposure was. Your extensive (and largely unnecessary) STD testing also confirms you have no such infection. Whatever is going on, it has nothing to do with the oral sex event you are concerned about.
If my guesses about what you have don't ring true, or if you would like further reassurance, see your doctor or perhaps your dentist.
Regards-- HHH, MD
All humans have a row of 7-9 prominent pink taste buds, each about 3-5 mm (~1/8") in diameter, along the back of the tongue, arrange in a line shaped like a shalow V. My guess is that's what you're seeing. If so, of course they have always been there. If they were really pimples, they would be painful (a sore throat).
White lines inside the mouth also may not be abnormal. Or if also associated with a pinkish/lavender appearance, may reflect the common harmless condition called lichen planus (which also can cause a pink-purple spots on the penis or elsewhere in the genital area). (You can find nice photos by googling lichen planus.)
In other words, none of this is consistent with any STD, and we have already discussed how low risk your exposure was. Your extensive (and largely unnecessary) STD testing also confirms you have no such infection. Whatever is going on, it has nothing to do with the oral sex event you are concerned about.
If my guesses about what you have don't ring true, or if you would like further reassurance, see your doctor or perhaps your dentist.
Regards-- HHH, MD
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