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What Does Fleshy Piece Of Skin On Right Side Of Throat Indicate?

I have a fleshy piece of skin that is on the right side of my throat...it has been there for years but has gooton bigger, my dentist told me to check it out. It has never really bothered me, but the dental assistant sucked it up in the spit sucker thing, now it's sore. Can it be a skin tag in my mouth?
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have fleshy piece of skin on right side of throat . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons uvular papilloma ,tonsillitis , tonsil burst , viral pharyngitis or due to acid relux . I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles or betadine gargles , avoid eating spicy , acidic or heavy food , tale antacid after every meal . Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine with laryngoscope , order CT scan and throat swab test or take biopsy . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) at least for a week along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may recommend tonsillectomy or refer you to gastroenterologist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does Fleshy Piece Of Skin On Right Side Of Throat Indicate?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have fleshy piece of skin on right side of throat . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons uvular papilloma ,tonsillitis , tonsil burst , viral pharyngitis or due to acid relux . I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles or betadine gargles , avoid eating spicy , acidic or heavy food , tale antacid after every meal . Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine with laryngoscope , order CT scan and throat swab test or take biopsy . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) at least for a week along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may recommend tonsillectomy or refer you to gastroenterologist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari