Dr. Geethanjali. S. S
Dentistry
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Hello doctor,
I am a 21-year-old female, non-smoker. I noticed a bump at the back of my throat the other day, but I am not sure how long it has been there as it does not cause me any pain. I had my last dental visit before two months, so it must have developed sometime since then. I got the three-stage Gardasil vaccine when I was younger so I am not sure if that helps rule out HPV or not. I am out of the country until four months, so I am wondering if this is something that needs immediate attention or can wait until my next dental appointments. What is this red bump at the back of my throat? I am currently taking Ortho tri-cyclen.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have seen the picture you have attached along with the complaint. (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
It looks like a pharyngeal ulcer because of the patchy and reddish appearance. Chances of infection of the tonsils are also greater. But you have mentioned that it is totally painless and has been there for a while. So I reckon you visit an ENT specialist not a dentist for this issue.
If this is painful while swallowing or drinking cold food please put it to the attention of the doctor. It can be treated with simple antibiotics then. If not this has to be addressed quickly to rule out any other infection with a blood test apart from HPV as you got vaccinated for it.
I hope this helps.
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