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What Does A Lump In The Throat Indicate?

Hi, I have a strange lump on the back of my throat, it is very small it also comes and goes, no pain and it is white. It is a little hard but sometimes randomly goes soft. It went away for about 3 or 4 days and now it is back. No idea what this could be. I m 25 and a non-smoker, I drink on weekends about 1-2 standard drinks, I m 6ft2 and weigh 85kg. Generally healthy. Many thanks
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lump in the throat which is due to infection of upper respiratory tract and it could be due to inflammation of tonsils. You should avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done and get it examined. Start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may recommend tonsillectomy. Take soft or liquid diet. Drink plenty of fluids specially warm water.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does A Lump In The Throat Indicate?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lump in the throat which is due to infection of upper respiratory tract and it could be due to inflammation of tonsils. You should avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done and get it examined. Start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may recommend tonsillectomy. Take soft or liquid diet. Drink plenty of fluids specially warm water. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari