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What Causes A Vertical Pink Line On The Back Of The Throat?
Question: I have red bumpy vertical pinkish line on the very right side if my back throat for two months now which i want to know if its normal, i dont know if its the cause of the throat pain or its tissue which is inflamed becuase a throat infection,, my symptoms are mild sore throat,burning sensation on the throat, itchy throat,and ear pain on the same side, no other symptoms , been to 3 Ent they scoped my throat with camera said all clear they took a swap too result for bacteria was negative doc said might be acid reflex tried antibiotic with no use this all started one week after quitting smoking my concern is why the throat pain last this much time.. Am on nexium 40 now.
I attached some pictures of my throat, i heard that long sore throat could be cancer !
I attached some pictures of my throat, i heard that long sore throat could be cancer !
Brief Answer:
Normal. Not cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The vertical pink line on the right side of the Posterior Pharyngeal Wall (PPW or back of the throat) seen in the attached images consists of hypertrophied lateral pharyngeal bands.
2. These are components of the Waldeyer's Ring of lymphoid (tonsil-like) tissue normally spread throughout the throat and oral cavity.
3. This hypertrophy causes the mild sore throat and the itchy, burning sensation. The ear pain is a referred sensation if ear examination is normal.
4. Request your doctor to add an anti-allergic medication, medicated gargles and a short course of steroids (if not contraindicated).
5. This not cancer.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Normal. Not cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The vertical pink line on the right side of the Posterior Pharyngeal Wall (PPW or back of the throat) seen in the attached images consists of hypertrophied lateral pharyngeal bands.
2. These are components of the Waldeyer's Ring of lymphoid (tonsil-like) tissue normally spread throughout the throat and oral cavity.
3. This hypertrophy causes the mild sore throat and the itchy, burning sensation. The ear pain is a referred sensation if ear examination is normal.
4. Request your doctor to add an anti-allergic medication, medicated gargles and a short course of steroids (if not contraindicated).
5. This not cancer.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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