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What Does A Bump Inside The Throat Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 27 Mar 2014
Question: Hi I put my finger way into the back of my throat past a soft flap and felt a hard bumpy thing. It made me gag. What is this? The bumps on it have me concerned. Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: pharyngeal lymphoid aggregates Detailed Answer: hi, What you felt was probabaly lymphoid follicles in the throat. The throat has lymphoid tissue to ward off infections that enter the body through the throat. Recurrent infections of the throat lead to hypertrophy ( enlargement ) of these follicles and they appear like bumps in the back of the throat. Do not worry, see an ENT for confirmation. If you have no symptoms than you can rest easy. Regards, Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (1 hour later)
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Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer: welcome Detailed Answer: welcome
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Does A Bump Inside The Throat Indicate?

Brief Answer: pharyngeal lymphoid aggregates Detailed Answer: hi, What you felt was probabaly lymphoid follicles in the throat. The throat has lymphoid tissue to ward off infections that enter the body through the throat. Recurrent infections of the throat lead to hypertrophy ( enlargement ) of these follicles and they appear like bumps in the back of the throat. Do not worry, see an ENT for confirmation. If you have no symptoms than you can rest easy. Regards, Dr Rajkishori Godhi.