Ok, so im sitting here trying to not panic... yeah easier said than done. I have a habit of looking in my mouth constantly. for as long as i can remember, at least 6 months now, in the very back of my throat on the left, in the area right past tongue... if i stick my tongue all the way out, i see a red patch on that side. my throat doesnt hurt. no painful swallowing. i do have reflux in my throat and have missed a few doses of my lansoprazole. im trying to tell myself this isnt something sinister. i have had throat cultures done most recently a month or so ago when my uvula was swollen. Anyone else have this red patch. its only on the one side and i only see it when i fully stick my tongue out like if you were gagging yourself.