Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tonsils With Swallowing Difficulty

Posted on Sun, 29 Nov 2015

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Question : I noticed a discomfort when swallowing, today I looked in the mirror and I noticed a swollen area behind my left tonsil. I am very worried could it be cancer?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No, this is unlikely to be cancer.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. No, this is unlikely to be cancer.

2. Usually, this would be the lateral pharyngeal band of lymphoid tissue normally present there.

3. Upload a clear, close-up image for a better assessment.

4. Treatment will be as for a Pharyngitis.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (29 minutes later)

please see attachment does it still seem to be phyrangitis?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. There is no attachment uploaded yet.

2. Kindly contact YYYY@YYYY for help.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar