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What Causes A Lump At The Back Of The Uvula?

I have this kind of bump right at the back of my uvula. It woke me up from sleeping and I thought a bottle cap went inside my skin but that's impossible.. Anyway it's hard as a bone and I don't know what it is. I'm a 19 year old and a casual smoker. I got no idea what it is and my anxiety is off the roof please help
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lump at the back of the uvula. The symptoms your mention are pointing towards a condition known as granular pharyngitis, which is a infection of pharynx behind the uvula. Need not to worry.

I would suggest you to to:-

- Do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternately 2-3 times a day .

- For pain and swelling take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or acetaminophen .

- Give warm compresses to ear .

Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and to rule out other causes . Doctor will examine physically or may order swab test or blood test to confirm the diagnosis. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology as well to find out exact cause and extent of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin at least for a week mucolytic agent like ambroxol or decongestants .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Lump At The Back Of The Uvula?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lump at the back of the uvula. The symptoms your mention are pointing towards a condition known as granular pharyngitis, which is a infection of pharynx behind the uvula. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to to:- - Do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternately 2-3 times a day . - For pain and swelling take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or acetaminophen . - Give warm compresses to ear . Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and to rule out other causes . Doctor will examine physically or may order swab test or blood test to confirm the diagnosis. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology as well to find out exact cause and extent of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin at least for a week mucolytic agent like ambroxol or decongestants . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari