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What do the growths in the mouth near the tonsilar area and pain in the right ear suggest?

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Published At February 28, 2023
Reviewed AtSeptember 10, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 21 years old and have noticed a few growths in my mouth for a month now. The tissue near my tonsilar area is red, but I do not have tonsils, as I got them removed 15 years ago. I had an ear infection four months back that cleared and then returned last month. Unfortunately, the growth has not gone down even after a month of antibiotics, and I have constant pain and swelling inside my right ear. I have been extremely worried about them. Kindly help. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Akshay. B. K.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) that you have sent suggest granular swellings in your posterior pharyngeal wall. In medical terminology, we call it granular pharyngitis. It is natural that after the removal of tonsils, the lymphoid follicles in your posterior pharyngeal wall become hypersensitive, especially in allergic patients. However, it is nothing to worry about. My advice: Consult your specialist doctor, talk to them, and take medications after their consent. 1. Kindly note whether the swelling increases on consuming any particular food; if so, please avoid those foods. 2. Gargle with Listerine (Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Caramel, Methyl Salicylate, Poloxamer 407, Sodium Benzoate, Water) or salt water at least two to three times a day. 3. Avoid citrus fruits, yogurt, and deep-fried foods for some days. 4. Take a tablet of Fexofenadine 180 mg daily at night for around 15 days. Please do not take any more antibiotics, as the condition is not an infection and is due to hyperresponsive lymphoid follicles. Hope there is no history of bleeding or cough mixed with blood. The ear pain could be due to recurrent ear infections. Is there any discharge coming out of the ears or decreased hearing? Hope I have answered all your queries. Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Akshay. B. K.
Dr. Akshay. B. K.

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