Throat ulcers are both painful and irritating and are often a sign of an underlying condition. We tend to think of ulcers as something which develops inside the mouth or on the tongue but they can occur in the throat as well.
These painful sores at the back of the throat are caused by a variety of conditions which include chicken pox, oral thrush, herpes simplex virus, acid reflux and several forms of syphilis. Untreated tonsillitis accounts for a few rare cases.
A crop of throat ulcers will appear as white spots on the tonsils which worsen over time to become grey, pus-filled sores. These sores will excrete pus after a time which leaves a nasty taste in the mouth. Treatment for throat ulcers.
If you have throat ulcers then see your GP as he/she will investigate these further to see if they are a symptom of a serious illness or disease.
Treatment for these involves antibiotics, avoiding spicy foods and using an antiseptic mouthwash. If throat ulcers are caused by an eating disorder then a programme of treatment will be needed to deal with that.