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Blood in throat
I'm doing gargle and taking steam daily
Today i got my covid test done as my parents are positive so got my test done today i dont have any symptoms. After the test 1 hour later i was spitting blood with saliva it was not stopping 10 times i spitted blood with saliva is it because of the throat
swab test? As they took sample from my throat.
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It could be because of trauma while taking the swab.
Though you can try drinking some ice cold water and if it's still bleeding then must see some ENT specialist.
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Dr. Paparaj Subbanna
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Could be an injury while taking swab test. Of you can share your throat picture I can really help you..
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