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I have throat lumps with no pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have observed lumps at the back of my throat, behind the palatopharyngeal arch. Despite no pain or illness, I have been managing allergies for months. Additionally, I tested positive for HPV 16 a year ago but am now clear. I am concerned about the possibility of throat cancer or othe... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. After reviewing the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), there is nothing to worry about. The demarcated bumps indicate lymphoid follicles, often inflamed due to factors like acid reflux or en... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old Caucasian female and five months pregnant. I have two bumps on my tonsils maybe the size of a lentil or smaller. They look like cysts but they could also just be normal or something. I have enlarged tonsils since at least last year when I had some bouts of Streptococ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.I have seen all the photos (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Your tonsils are enlarged right now, like you said but not infected. Also if you have recurrent tonsillitis or tonsil stones, it is better ... Read Full »
Why do I have a sore throat despite taking a medication?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a sore throat for the past four weeks now. And I noticed white streaks and red bumps in my throat and took antibiotics, but it was not beneficial. It has been there for the past two weeks. The doctor did blood and swab tests, but the reports were normal. And he thinks it is vir... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. There are a few possibilities based on the photographs and your clinical history (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). 1) Inflammation of the mucosa (skin) lining your throat following a viral infect... Read Full »