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What Causes Lump In The Back Left Side Of Throat?
Question: Hi I have been to the ENT twice already and have had my throat checked with a scope up my nose. I have a lump in the back left side of my throat next to the back of my tongue. It sticks up and looks like a flap its rihjt under my tonsil almost runs back do2n the throat. I can c it and feel it. The doc said it was lymphoid tissue. I have had this for about 10 months now and I have a constant globas sensation. I now have swollen glands on the left side of my neck. The doc told me it would go away on its own and it has not grew in size butbis still there. How do I get rid of this? Im scared thinking I have cancer. Please help this is killing me
Brief Answer:
not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
The tonsil is composed of lymphoid mass. At the lower border of the tonsil the lymphoid mass continues to the tongue to form the lingual tonsils. Basically the tonsils and the lingual tonsils are continuous with each other.
What you have seen is this lymphoid mass.
The size of the lymphoid mass in the throat can wary in size and shape. Even the lymphoid tissue can be of unequal size on either side. So you have nothing to worry about.
Since you have already undergone a scopy, your doctor would have ruled out cancer, so do not worry about it.
The feeling of globus increases if you pay attention to your symptoms. Stop worrying about it and you will feel better.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
The tonsil is composed of lymphoid mass. At the lower border of the tonsil the lymphoid mass continues to the tongue to form the lingual tonsils. Basically the tonsils and the lingual tonsils are continuous with each other.
What you have seen is this lymphoid mass.
The size of the lymphoid mass in the throat can wary in size and shape. Even the lymphoid tissue can be of unequal size on either side. So you have nothing to worry about.
Since you have already undergone a scopy, your doctor would have ruled out cancer, so do not worry about it.
The feeling of globus increases if you pay attention to your symptoms. Stop worrying about it and you will feel better.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
doc thank u. I have already taken antibiotics like 3 times and no change in the lymphatic tissue. I try to ignore it but theres always a constant feeling of something there's. I think it is rubbing on something else in my throat. There r 3 lymph nodes right next to each other almost the size of marbles swollen on the left side of my neck almost roward the back of the neck. Same side as the lump in my throat. This has been going on for almost a year....can I get this removed? Will it ever go a away?
Brief Answer:
can get it removed
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
Sorry for the delay.
The enlarged lymphpoid follicle can be removed if it bothers you so much. This way you can even get a tissue diagnosis, which will help you get rid of the fear of cancer.
About the follicle going away completely.... cannot say for sure. It may reduce in size or go away completely.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
can get it removed
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
Sorry for the delay.
The enlarged lymphpoid follicle can be removed if it bothers you so much. This way you can even get a tissue diagnosis, which will help you get rid of the fear of cancer.
About the follicle going away completely.... cannot say for sure. It may reduce in size or go away completely.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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