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What Causes Lumps At The Back Of The Throat?

Posted on Wed, 25 Jan 2017

Question: I have lumps on back of throat. Is this bad?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka G Raj (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
Kindly send more information for better analysis.
Do have throat irritation? cough? cold? how many lumps ? size? any pain? are they red inflamed lumps ?
You can attach the photo and send.
Waiting for the response
Regards
Dr Priyanka

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka G Raj (8 minutes later)

My throat hurts a bit. I have a cold and cough. As you can see from image, i have a lot of lumos that are not too big. Lumps dont bother me. Ive had them for while, but seem to be more of them and mlre irrktated.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka G Raj (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May be Granular Pharyngitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing again

I have gone through your image it looks like Granular Pharyngitis.
Common causes for Granular Pharyngitis are throat irritation due to allergy, post nasal drip, acid reflux, infections, mouth breathing, air pollution and exposure to tobacco.

The source of the irritation to the throat must be identified to reverse this condition. I would recommend bland food, medicated gargles (oral rinse) and a short course of oral steroids (under antibiotic cover). The lymphoid hypertrophy can be cauterised carefully by coblation or radio-frequency (new technologies) if there is no response to medication.

A throat swab should be done. Routine blood investigations are advised.

You may share the results of the tests for further treatment options.

In the meanwhile, you can start antibiotics, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-reflux medication, a medicated oral rinse, a bland diet and adequate fluids.

I must emphasize that this is a common treatable problem. Dont worry.

You may need to consult ENT specialist for clinical examination and further evaluation.

Regards
Dr Priyanka

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka G Raj (17 minutes later)

I did throat swab. No strep. Is this a common thing?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka G Raj (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It depends on indivisual

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks again
Dont worry.
Medical condition varies from person to person.
Drink more water , relax and continue antacids and take vit B complex tablets daily for 1 month.

Regards
Dr Priyanka

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng