[escape_thereal_world]

I think what you are seeing is probably just irritation. It looks like bloody spots, but if a doctor swabs it's generally not. Kind of like if you scratch your arm too much you get blood spots but no blood.

Though, if you were coughing up blood before it could have been irritated enough it opened. The thing is, you would be able to see white stuff and crusty stuff on the wounds if they are healing. That's what a scab would look like.

As for standing up, no. It shouldn't make it worse. If you go in explaining you are worried. If they say it is nothing, then ask them questions. Ask them "Why does it look like it is swollen? Why are there red bloddy dots on my throat?" Etc. If they avoid the questions, then see a different doctor for sure.

If they answer them, take them into consideration. If you still think something is wrong, you can still see a different doctor. Do some more research. Maybe ask your friend if she has any connections to good GPs or a suggestion on what to do.