Suggest Treatment For Red Lumps At The Back Of The Throat

Posted on Wed, 9 Aug 2017

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Question : hey.. I am a 25 years old smoker guy .. noticed some red lumps at the back of my throat for few months .. could it be malignant?

see this picture please :
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Answered by Dr. Naveen (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Granular pharyngeal wall/ hypertrophied lymphoid follicles...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

I have examined the image thoroughly and I am of the opinion that it is perfectly normal throat. The small bumps like swellings are the hypertrophied lymphoid follicles which get enlarged due to constant dry throat, infection, allergy, acid reflux disease and smoking. It is not a sign of cancer.

The best household remedy is to drink frequent sips of warm water. Avoid smoking, fizzy drinks and chilled beverages.

Hope this answers your query; revert back to me if you are having any follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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