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What Causes A Lump In The Throat With Mild Sore Throat?

Hi,

I have a slightly sore throat and looked in the mirror to see if my tonsils are swollen. On the lower left side, right where the gum behind my molar, meets the rest of the throat, there is a yellow lump, perhaps 1/4" in diameter. Can you tell me what this might be? And what might cause it? Should I be concerned
posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can very well understand the concern..

As per your complain if the yellow lump is over the gums behind the molar in the region of wisdom tooth then it can be due to inflammation of the gum flap over the wisdom tooth as a result of infection and this can also cause sore throat and throat pain..

The other cause of lump if it is in the throat it can be due to bacterial infection ( strep throat) leading to sore throat..

I would suggest you to consult an ENT expert and get evaluated
In case of inflammation of gum flap removal of the gum flap along with antibiotics like Amoxicillin 50mg thrice daily , painkillers like Advil twice daily and Pantopzazole 40 mg empty stomach once in morning can help..

In case of strep throat antibiotics like Azithromycin, antihistamine like benadryl and painkillers and warm saline gargles can provide relief..
Avoid spicy and hard foods to prevent irritation..

Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare Magic..

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What Causes A Lump In The Throat With Mild Sore Throat?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can very well understand the concern.. As per your complain if the yellow lump is over the gums behind the molar in the region of wisdom tooth then it can be due to inflammation of the gum flap over the wisdom tooth as a result of infection and this can also cause sore throat and throat pain.. The other cause of lump if it is in the throat it can be due to bacterial infection ( strep throat) leading to sore throat.. I would suggest you to consult an ENT expert and get evaluated In case of inflammation of gum flap removal of the gum flap along with antibiotics like Amoxicillin 50mg thrice daily , painkillers like Advil twice daily and Pantopzazole 40 mg empty stomach once in morning can help.. In case of strep throat antibiotics like Azithromycin, antihistamine like benadryl and painkillers and warm saline gargles can provide relief.. Avoid spicy and hard foods to prevent irritation.. Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare Magic.. If you find the answer the please give a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..