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Should A Hypochondriac Be Worried About Lump Formation In Hard Palate And Swollen Tonsils?
Hi. I m probably just being paranoid but I have a lump on my hard palate and I have had swollen tonsils for about a month now, I ve been to my dentist and doctors and neither can say what it is, I have been referred to a specialist at the hospital but I am a known hypochondriac, should I be worried?
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Hello,
The swollen tonsils can be because of throat infection, there is no need to worry.
And for lump I think you should visit a good dentist as lump should be examined thoroughly with an x - ray, as it can be an infection of soft tissue or of bone, if needed then go for CT-scan as it will give a clear diagnosis of the lump.
So please do not take tension, just get it diagnosed first.
Hope it will help you.
The swollen tonsils can be because of throat infection, there is no need to worry.
And for lump I think you should visit a good dentist as lump should be examined thoroughly with an x - ray, as it can be an infection of soft tissue or of bone, if needed then go for CT-scan as it will give a clear diagnosis of the lump.
So please do not take tension, just get it diagnosed first.
Hope it will help you.
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