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What Causes A Small Lump To The Left Of My Throat?
Hello there, I have a thyroid condition. Recently, I have felt a small lump to the left of my throat. I have also been having difficulty swallowing. It isn t severe, hardly noticeable even. When I went to the bathroom earlier, I had blood in my stool. Should I be concerned?
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query small lump to the left of my throat pointing towards a condition known as granular pharyngitis. it could be due to acidic reflux caused by excessive production of acid in stomach. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin. Take mucolytic agent. You should take decongestants. You should take small frequent meals and avoid large amount of food consumption at a time. Start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. You should take steam inhalation as well. Do chlorhexidine mouth-rinse as well. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query small lump to the left of my throat pointing towards a condition known as granular pharyngitis. it could be due to acidic reflux caused by excessive production of acid in stomach. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin. Take mucolytic agent. You should take decongestants. You should take small frequent meals and avoid large amount of food consumption at a time. Start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. You should take steam inhalation as well. Do chlorhexidine mouth-rinse as well. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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