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Pharyngeal Wall Hypertrophy

Posterior pharyngeal wall hypertrophy is the thickening of the back wall of the esophagus. It can occur due to chronic post-natal drip, a condition where excessive mucus produced drips down the throat resulting in a sore throat.

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I suffer from a sore throat with lumps. How to treat it?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from a sore throat and ear pain. I have lots of lumps in the back of my throat. I had Amoxicillin and gastro-resistant tablets. I have a previous history of GERD. I am terrified that I have throat cancer. Please help.  Read Full »

Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having posterior pharyngeal wall hypertrophy. This is due to chronic post-nasal drip. Do you feel some difficulty while swallowing? What medicines have you been taking so far? Do you have a history of smoking? Please follow up with the required information to sugg...  Read Full »

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