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What Could A Lump On Back Of Throat?

Hi, I have had a lump on the back of my throat for about a few months now that i know of, and if doesn't hurt at all but i can feel it sometimes when i swallow. I have bad acid reflex and i was thinking it could be an ulcer or something. I smoke cigarettes but for only about 5 years now. Im really scared it could be cancer. I have no idea what to think. could it be my tonsils? I don't have a sore throat but when i cough hard enough i sometimes throw up food.
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query lump on back of throat along with this you had cigarette smoke and acid reflux 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 start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. You should change life style by taking small meals and avoiding large and heavy meals. You should exercise daily. It does not seems like tonsil infection as you have no other symptoms along with this. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin. Take mucolytic agent like ambroxol or decongestants. 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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What Could A Lump On Back Of Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query lump on back of throat along with this you had cigarette smoke and acid reflux 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 start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. You should change life style by taking small meals and avoiding large and heavy meals. You should exercise daily. It does not seems like tonsil infection as you have no other symptoms along with this. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin. Take mucolytic agent like ambroxol or decongestants. 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