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Lumps Near Tonsil

A lump on both or one of the tonsils is referred to as a tonsil cyst. Tonsil cysts are slow-growing, non-cancerous cell masses and are mostly not a matter of concern.

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I have feces-smelling breath, heartburn, and a small lump in my throat. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 31-year-old male that has had feces-smelling breath my entire adult life. My dentists say I have perfect teeth. When I swallow, I can feel a small lump in my throat. I took a picture of my throat and can see my epiglottis is visible. Several years ago, I had a barium swallow, and no...  Read Full »


Dr. Purva Jingar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not a lump. It is just a normal structure with some kind of small pimple. That can go away with the gargling. Try baking soda and salt gargle. The foul smell can be due to stomach problems. Just eat healthy and drink water before you take lunch or dinner. The...  Read Full »

I am worried about waking up with sore throat after drinking and smoking last night. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I would like to inform you that I was drinking and smoking last night and now when I woke up I have a sore throat and it is getting worse progressively. The tonsils are lumpy with clear or white pockets on them. It hurts when I swallow and I also have a slight fever. I have had these s...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern.I would like to suggest the following medications: Consult your specialist doctor, talk to them, and take the medications after their consent. Tablet Ibuprofen (Advil) 400 mg twice a day for five days after f...  Read Full »

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