What Causes A Lump In Throat, Ear Aches And Sore Throat?

Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2015

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Question : I have a lump in the back of my throat, its clearly visible, about the size of a pea with what seems to be s slit in the middle. I smoke E-cigs and have noticed I have had numerous ear aches and sore throats very frequently the last few months, its progressively getting more and more noticeable.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are having lymphoid tissue mass in the back of throat which show slit .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , seen your picture and understand your concern.

In my opinion , you are having lymphoid tissue mass in the back of throat which show slit in between . It is seen in many individuals with repeated upper respiratory track infection .

Repeated ear aches and sore throats most probably because of smoke allergy from E cigs.

If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
stop using frequent E cigs ,
use regular antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily,
antihistamine at night &
Saline nasal rinse thrice daily .

You will get relief.

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (22 minutes later)

use regular antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily, - Can this be purchased over the counter or is a prescription needed?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash are prescription drug

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up query.

Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash are prescription drug like Peridex /Periogard / Periochip .

You can also use over the counter LISTERINE Antiseptic Mouthwash .

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj