Hi, When Clenching My Throat I Have Noticed A Small
Question: Hi, When clenching my throat I have noticed a small purple lump behind one of my tonsils. I am not sure if it is a vein or something more serious. I am worrying about it. Please can you let me know what you think it is an if I should be worried. Photos attached of my throat clenched and unclenched. I have no other symptoms. Thank you.
In addition. I have no sore throat or pain swallowing etc. also the tip of the lump is a sort of yellow/white colour, although the pictures dont really show it. The lunp is about the size of a small pea. Could it be a cyst?
another photo attached
Brief Answer:
Enlarged ,wider vein.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to ask a doctor's service .
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photos you attached and it is an enlarged vein in the throat mucosa near one of your tonsils.
It looks like an enlarged or varicose vein not a cyst because cysts are usually white filled with mucus.
The lesion you refer is filed with blood a wide vein filled with blood.
I don't think this can be dangerous or something to worry about. Nothing should be done.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I am can assist you further.
Enlarged ,wider vein.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to ask a doctor's service .
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photos you attached and it is an enlarged vein in the throat mucosa near one of your tonsils.
It looks like an enlarged or varicose vein not a cyst because cysts are usually white filled with mucus.
The lesion you refer is filed with blood a wide vein filled with blood.
I don't think this can be dangerous or something to worry about. Nothing should be done.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I am can assist you further.
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