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Why am I having a lump at the back of throat?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lump at the back of my throat (oropharynx). When I look inside my mouth, I can see it. The veins around it are enlarged and well visible. I asked my doctor what it is, and she told me it is an enlarged lymph node. I do not fully trust it, since I cannot find any lymph nodes i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mostly it is an inflammation of the lymphoid adenoid tissue as it can extend downwards from the nasopharynx. Is it painful or tender to food? Read Full »
I have trouble swallowing. Is it due to throat lumps?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a feeling of a lump in my throat for over a month with a feeling of trouble swallowing. There is no pain and I can get food down but it feels like it takes more time to get the food down. I went to a hospital and they did a CAT scan of my throat and said there are no tumors.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Swallowing is a process which starts at the mouth and ends at the stomach. CT scan for your throat just investigates the pharynx and the upper esophagus. You have to investigate the whole track. A barium swallow is so helpful as it can detect strictures and masses alon... Read Full »
I have a lump on my tongue for the past two weeks. How can I cure it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed a lump on my tongue, which I want to get an opinion on? I have had the bump for two weeks. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), this area looks normal. Is the mass painful or tender to touch? Do you suffer from reflux in the form of a burning sensation in your chest or stomach? Please answer the above so that I can guide ... Read Full »
What can cause a small round bubble behind the right tonsil?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 33 years old and in good health. I have recently noticed a small round bubble behind my right tonsil. It has been there for about a month now. I have had quite a bit of nasal drainage, and slight periodic sore throat, some ear pressure that is minor on the same side of the affecte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is anything dangerous from the picture you sent (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Mostly it is a superficial infection, according to your complaint. Do you have reflux in the form of a burning sensation in your chest or your stomach? Do you ... Read Full »
What is the reason for stone-like balls under my left tonsil?
Query: Hi doctor, I had viral tonsilitis a month ago. I never really noticed this ball under my left tonsil, and it looks as if there is a stone there. I am terrified if it is cancer. Please let me know if this is cancer or looks like cancer. I do not have insurance or money to get it looked at, but I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I recommend surgical removal for tonsils then a histological examination for the removed tissues. The tonsil does not look dangerous, but it is not normal also. The cancer signs such as ulceration and discoloration are not present yet. Read Full »
I have two lumps on the inner side of my left cheek. Can you please tell me what is causing it?
Query: Hi doctor, I appear to have two bumps on the left side of the inner side of the mouth. Two weeks ago, my lips cracked, which led to a sore mouth. Then one day, I noticed my uvula was inflamed. It started to go down after a day. All these symptoms are starting to ease. However, I notice two lumps ins... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the surface, color, and size of these lumps, they look like a simple growth. These can be retention cysts or residual inflammation, but these do not look like anything serious. Did you have any unprotected or unsafe sex relations before the beginning of the s... Read Full »
I have a lump in my tonsil area. Is that a cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I have one white lump around the tonsil area in my throat. It has been there a good few months now and the area is swollen. Is this cancer? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Cancer cannot be diagnosed by inspection only. To exclude tonsillar stone you have to perform lateral neck X-ray and show me it later on. I advise you to use a mouthwash and gargle your pharynx then expectorate it many times during the day for a week. Then if the white spot... Read Full »