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What Causes Sore Throat And Lumps At The Back Of The Throat?

Hi. I ve had a sore throat since I woke up this morning. It s probably just allergies, since I have year-around allergies and I forgot to take my allergy pill last night, but I like to check anyways. What s worrying me is that I have some weird yellowish oval-shaped lumps on the back of my throat? And I m not sure if I ve just never noticed them before, or if they re abnormal. Any idea if this is something to worry about?
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Hi.
Thanks for the query..

Yellow lumps at the back of throat along with sore throat seems to be probably due to bacterial throat infection known as Strep Throat..
Yellow pustules are pus pockets that further confirms towards bacterial infection..

For confirmation consult an Emergency room and get evaluated..
He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis..

You can be advised:
-Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection..
-Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain.
-Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving.
-You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat..
-Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..
-Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water..
-Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity..
-Avoid spicy and chilled foods..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Sore Throat And Lumps At The Back Of The Throat?

Hi. Thanks for the query.. Yellow lumps at the back of throat along with sore throat seems to be probably due to bacterial throat infection known as Strep Throat.. Yellow pustules are pus pockets that further confirms towards bacterial infection.. For confirmation consult an Emergency room and get evaluated.. He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised: -Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection.. -Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving. -You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat.. -Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.. -Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water.. -Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity.. -Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope this helps.. Regards.