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I Have A Small Bump On My Soft Palate

Posted on Fri, 21 Apr 2023

Question: I have a small bump on my soft palate

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 minutes later)

I have a small bump on my soft palate. First noticed It 2 weeks ago. It has got a tiny bit bigger today. Around 1mm-2mm in diameter. I am 39 years old, non smoker, no other health concerns.

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (16 minutes later)

The photo with the wider blue circle was taken 2 weeks ago. The other photos were taken today.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May be mucocele

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I see the pictures you attached and it seems like mucocele or mucus sack . Inflammation is also present since it is red around.
They are common bumps in mouth.
It is getting smaller by itself so it doesn't require any treatment.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)

Thanks. The red area around the bump has reduced however the bump has got a tiny bit bigger. Is this OK?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can go on its own

Detailed Answer:
Usually they go away on their own so you may need to wait two more weeks.
If it is getting bigger and doesn't seem to go away it may require surgery.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI