Have Had Sinusitis And Gerd And Post Nasal Drip Just

Posted on Fri, 19 Oct 2018

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Question : have had sinusitis and gerd and post nasal drip just finished augmentin throat is still sore and noticed this little lump on my tonsils what could it be ?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A cript formed by inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photo attached. The lump you are referring is a cript (a hypertrophy of tonsils) caused by tonsillitis ( inflammation and infection of tonsil). Most probably it will remain there and will not go.
You were taking augmentin and is right treatment for tonsillitis.
You may need some days for mucosa to get healed so you may feel sore for some more days even though infection is gone.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (10 hours later)

can you look at it closley circled it looks a little popped out disformed sticking out i touched it with a q tip seems soft doesnt hurt possible it can be just assymetrical or disformed

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Just normal asymmetrical crypt.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thank you for asking again.
I don't think this something to worry about. I think it is just a non symmetrical crypt.
Doesn't need to be removed or cured.
Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T