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2021-06-11 16:42:07
I was just randomly checking my mouth. And i was able to see some structure (sort of swelling) at side of epiglottis. I am unable to take any picture. Is it something serious?
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Hello dear user thanks for your consultation. These are tonsils, they are inflamed and  swollen in AC tonsillitis.

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Hello could be a cyst or some kind of growth .. Need to examination of oropharynx before coming at a diagnosis ...

Answered2021-06-11 18:20:50

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Can’t tel without seeing . But swelling without pain seems dangerous. Consult for proper guidance
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Answered2021-06-11 16:45:46

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