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What Does A Swollen Lump Behind The Tonsil Indicate?

I have been to the Dr 3 times in the last 3 months to look at my throat. I have a swollen lump behind my left tonsil and can see yellow puss on that side, on the back wall of my throat I have two joined yellow puss spots that feel hard (no change in size or color) and redness on the right side of my throat behind the tonsil. I have been on amoxicillin and another antibiotic and all swabs come back negative. I don't feel sick but have noticed post nasal drip. I am booked with an ENT next week but am absolutely panicked at the thought of cancer. Any insight to rest my mind?
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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Respected user , Hi

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This is indicative of upper respiratory tract infection giving adenoid
inflammation .

* Do not panic for cancer , continue your medicines along with which
Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a
day will give better results .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Regards .
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What Does A Swollen Lump Behind The Tonsil Indicate?

Respected user , Hi Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This is indicative of upper respiratory tract infection giving adenoid inflammation . * Do not panic for cancer , continue your medicines along with which Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day will give better results . Hope this will help you for sure . Regards .