Sore throat with red tongue is dangerous?

Question
Doctor, I often have swelling, sore throat, runny nose, often itchy in the throat and the upper part of the tongue inside the throat has many large red spots. Ask the doctor, what are the symptoms above? Can I have cancer?
Thank physicians sir!
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Answer
Hello, the back of the throat has lymphocytes, when it is inflamed, it will be redder than usual. The large red nodules you describe are probably retropharyngeal lymphoid tissues. For episodes of nasopharyngitis, cough, runny nose, you should go to the ENT specialist at Vinmec Health System facilities for examination by a doctor for evaluation and prescription.
Thank you for submitting your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Answered by Doctor of Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.