Lumps Where Tonsils Used To Be- 320 Questions Answered

So I've been observing my left tonsil for a while now. I have tonsil stones by the way but the lump is painless. Its been there for 2 years and I dunno why. Yes I am a smoker.

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Dr. Mujtaba KhanENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Hyderabad

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If there are tonsil stones, surgery ( Tonsillectomy) is the only option ... Read More

Been having these whiteish lumps on tonsils for months, they don’t really hurt it’s just annoying

Asked for Female, 18 Years 498 Views v

Dr. Varun MathurInternal Medicine | Jaipur

Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ... Read More

Dear doctor , I have found small lump on one tonsils , having acid refluxes and slight cough and discomfort in throat ...please help me is it a tumor

Asked for Female, 24 Years 364 Views v

Dr. RaiesENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | New Delhi

Seems like an enlarged tonsill itself and not a lump. If it’s asymptomatic, you don’t need to do anything. Please write to me if you have any symptoms so that I can advise accordingly ... Read More

Both of my tonsils have been surgically removed more than 8 years ago. Recently I observed a lump slightly behind the spot of my left removed tonsil. It does not cause any pain and the colour is no different than the usual colour inside our mouth. There's no problem in swallowing. Just presence of it makes me conscious. It is there from past two to

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Dr. Vishwas K. PaiEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mangalore

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Need picture of the lump u are mentioning ... Read More

Have an oval white lump behind my tonsil. It's not causing any symptoms, I only noticed it last month when I had issues with my wisdom teeth. It's on the left side of my mouth. I drink in moderation a few glasses of wine at the weekend and I don't smoke. I'm 34 female. Fit and healthy. Although I do suffer from Heath anxiety.

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Dr. Mujtaba KhanENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Hyderabad

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Please see an ENT doctor to know if the lump is a cause of concern. ... Read More

I have abnormally large tonsils and have had tonsil stones in the past. I know what they look like but I have a hard white lump that is deep beneath the skin and has slightly gotten larger within the past month.

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Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You might be looking at whitish debris over tonsils which is not really abnormal ... Read More

I can see a type of small skin lump in front of my both tonsils they are looking like pea shape but they are seen to be attached with my tonsil from downside please see and tell is it a normal growth or a tumor please tell

Asked for Male, 25 Years 359 Views v

Dr. Saloni ShahEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mumbai

Its an infection take proper treatment including antibiotic after seeing nearby ENT DOC ... Read More

Hi I've a lump beneath my right tonsils. I've gastritis over 3-4 years. Is this lump normal/benign??

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Dr. Varalakshmi GovindappaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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Looks like tonsillar tissue ... Read More

I saw with the torch and mirror there is a small polyp type lump near the right tonsil. Exactly it is below the right tonsil. A whitish string type is attached to bottom of right tonsil which extends and ends as a poylp or lump. It is along the arc I arrowed in the image, and the arc ends at lump mass. I have attached the image, though it is not vi

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Asked for Male, 22 Years 630 Views v

Dr. Vishwas K. PaiEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mangalore

Looks like u are worried about circumvalate papilla on tongue. ... Read More

I’ve noticed a growth on my tonsil. Ive had it quite some time but lately it seems quite large. It’s like a circular lump with a protuding stalk like head and is red in colour. It doesn’t hurt but I’m quite worried as it is larger than my tonsil right now..

Asked for Female, 18 Years 282 Views v

Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Any swelling over the tonsil needs to be evaluated in detail by clinical examination sometimes biopsy of the lesion may be necessary. It may be a benign lesion but biopsy may be necessary to confirm ... Read More

I have Tonsils , getting pain when loud laughing and swallowing please give good medicine. Thanks. .

Asked for Male, 33 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Chirag YashlahaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

Consult ... Read More

I have tonsils from two weeks , getting pain while swallowing and laughing. Please give best medicine. Thank you

Asked for Male, 33 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Chirag YashlahaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

Warm water gargles ... Read More

I have a chronic red throat from a year have checked with 3 doctors did allergy test ige was 150iu/ml both times .Doctor says nothing to worry.last month saw this lump type thing near tonsil it still there.I have asked online but doctor said it's normal.its been a year I am struggling with throat issue without any answers..Any advice??

Asked for Female, 34 Years 140 Views v

Dr. Reshma Radhakrishnan NairEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

It could be better if you can provide the history in more detail. Do you have heartburn? Do you feel regurgitation? Do you have recurrent clearing of throat? It could be LPRD (Laryngopharyngeal reflux ... Read More

I first got rashes on legs hands and buttock.. then I got fever soar throat..then I got pus white spots on tonsils..please say why this is caused...

Asked for Female, 29 Years 215 Views v

Dr. RekhaENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Bangalore

Antibiotic course is needed. Warm water gargle 1-1-1 x 5days or betadine gargle . Drink plenty of water ... Read More

I have chronic sore throat and visited my ent and physician several times in the past year.Did fiber optic laryngoscopy once and doctor said all okay. Doctor usually dismiss saying that it's allergy .In Jan my IGE was 150iu/ml.i have acidity issues also.2 weeks back went to my ent and he said all looks okay and I don't have any clinical symptoms. W

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Dr. Jaimini ThakkarENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

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It's normal. Nothing to worry about ... Read More

Are my Tonsil glands swollen? Pic attached Sometimes even while stones are visible. Throat sometime pain on touching only. No swallowing pain Anything related to psychiatry as i have ongoing meds

Asked for Female, 31 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Jaimini ThakkarENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

yes. you have grade 1 enlarged tonsil. ... Read More

Focal enhancing nodular thickening at base of the tongue , on left side of lingual tonsils. Enlarged tonsils. Should i get a biopsy done ? Genuine suggestions please, don't want invasive further testing.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Jaimini ThakkarENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

physical examination needed. ... Read More

My kid is 4.5 years old he is having tonsils and it has some knot in neck so should I consult to pediatrics doctor or ent specialist.

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Dr. Farhat KhanEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Wardha

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Hello Dr Right side of tonsil bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white deposits or patch comes there please check and reply is it normal or not?

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Dr. Zaheer AhmadGeneral Physician | Bareilly

It's infection Kindly connect.v ... Read More

Hello Dr. My right side of tonsil is bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white patch or pus is there which is not clearing by finger. Please check and see is it common problem. Please reply 🙏

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Dr. Jaimini ThakkarENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

It's acute tonsillitis. You need to start with oral antibiotics.Betadine gargle three times a day for 5 days. ... Read More

I have this right side tonsil problem from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and drinking also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it is not tonsil stone please check whether it is normal or not?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 177 Views v

Dr. Jacob John PlackalDentist | Pathanamthitta

You likely have enlarged tonsils with calcified stones in it. Tonsillitis with tonsilloliths. ... Read More

I have this right side tonsil swelling from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and swallowing also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it's not tonsil stone please check is it normal or not?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Anubha SinghGeneral Physician | Jhansi

If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ... Read More

I am 24years old . I got tonsils enlarged and also in the middle of the white spot I got. with a headache,body pain ,fever and ear pain. I got medicine from a nearby medical shop . I used the Azithromycin tablets for three days but the tonsils remain in an enlarged position and the white spot is also present . The ear pain , body pain and fever got

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 188 Views v

Dr. RekhaENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Bangalore

Blood test cbc, crp. Antibiotic treatment you can take ... Read More

My tonsils are removed in childhood, but recently I got lumps at back and side of my throat with fever and headache,red and white patches. it's there from one week can you guide.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Chirag YashlahaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

Its not a tonsil my frd ... Read More

Is it safe to remove tonsils at the age of 17? Like my cousins face problem like pain in ear and throat while swallowing when she gets infection in her tonsils so the dr suggested it to remove it , will it be safe , will there be any side effects in long term ?or any other further complications

Asked for Female, 20 Years 191 Views v

Dr. Kvk SudhakarGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

Usually there are no complications. It is a safe surgery. If patient selection is proper and no allergies. Ear problem needs to be looked into ... Read More

Why is this part of my right tonsil is bumpy like a lump and hard as stone? But it is painless. should I worry ?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 315 Views v

Dr. Swaroop KarumuthilENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | New Delhi

Not to worry...it's normal ... Read More

Hi. My daughter is 5.5yrs old. She is having swollen tonsils. Doctor tested it and said no bacterial infection but only viral infection.. wat does it mean ? Do they are tonsils? Do they shrink back to normal size ? She is having cold cough fvr since 3 days.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 163 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek PrafulchandraPediatrician | Rajkot

Take tab amoxy 250 1-0-1 for 3-5 days Tab pantop (40) 1/2 -0-1/2 for 3-5 days Hot water gargles ... Read More

Wat is clarinova used for ?? 3yr old baby girl having tonsils which are swollen,red and white spot on it ... can Clarinova be used ??

Asked for Female, 32 Years 286 Views v

Dr. Varunkumar JEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Puducherry

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Good evening! Clarinova is clarithromycin its an antibiotic It comes in 250/500 mg For a 3 year old child if suspected diphtheria can be given erythromycin or augmentin after diphtheria swab comes ... Read More

My self Darshan, I am suffering from Tonsils problem from several years. Around 15 years before i have undergone sinus operation. After that regularly i am getting throat infection. Specially winter season 2 to 3 times in a month throat will be infected. I consulted several ENT doctors. Few said operation and removal of tonsils will help. Few were

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Ankit MishraENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bhopal

Get tonsillectomy done. It's affecting your work and daily life. Immunity can be boosted by medication as well as good and healthy nutrition. But in your case surgery is indicated. ... Read More

My tonsils are enlarge in size with no pain but my lymph node is enlarging too .kindly suggest what to do..i have no pain no problem in swallowing

Asked for Male, 26 Years 231 Views v

Dr. Monica AgrawalENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Jaipur

You may have a chronic tonsillitis. ... Read More

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Lumps where tonsils used to be

So I've been observing my left tonsil for a while now. I have tonsil stones by the way but the lump is painless. Its been there for 2 years and I dunno why. Yes I am a smoker.

Been having these whiteish lumps on tonsils for months, they don’t really hurt it’s just annoying

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Dear doctor , I have found small lump on one tonsils , having acid refluxes and slight cough and discomfort in throat ...please help me is it a tumor

I have abnormally large tonsils and have had tonsil stones in the past. I know what they look like but I have a hard white lump that is deep beneath the skin and has slightly gotten larger within the past month.

I can see a type of small skin lump in front of my both tonsils they are looking like pea shape but they are seen to be attached with my tonsil from downside please see and tell is it a normal growth or a tumor please tell

Hi I've a lump beneath my right tonsils. I've gastritis over 3-4 years. Is this lump normal/benign??

I’ve noticed a growth on my tonsil. Ive had it quite some time but lately it seems quite large. It’s like a circular lump with a protuding stalk like head and is red in colour. It doesn’t hurt but I’m quite worried as it is larger than my tonsil right now..

I have Tonsils , getting pain when loud laughing and swallowing please give good medicine. Thanks. .

I have tonsils from two weeks , getting pain while swallowing and laughing. Please give best medicine. Thank you

I first got rashes on legs hands and buttock.. then I got fever soar throat..then I got pus white spots on tonsils..please say why this is caused...

Are my Tonsil glands swollen? Pic attached Sometimes even while stones are visible. Throat sometime pain on touching only. No swallowing pain Anything related to psychiatry as i have ongoing meds

Focal enhancing nodular thickening at base of the tongue , on left side of lingual tonsils. Enlarged tonsils. Should i get a biopsy done ? Genuine suggestions please, don't want invasive further testing.

My kid is 4.5 years old he is having tonsils and it has some knot in neck so should I consult to pediatrics doctor or ent specialist.

Hello Dr Right side of tonsil bigger than left side from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it becomes painful while eating and swallowing and some white deposits or patch comes there please check and reply is it normal or not?

I have this right side tonsil problem from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and drinking also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it is not tonsil stone please check whether it is normal or not?

I have this right side tonsil swelling from last one year but since last year it was painless but from last 2-3 days it is paining while eating and swallowing also have white patch on tonsil and near tonsil but it's not tonsil stone please check is it normal or not?

My tonsils are removed in childhood, but recently I got lumps at back and side of my throat with fever and headache,red and white patches. it's there from one week can you guide.

Is it safe to remove tonsils at the age of 17? Like my cousins face problem like pain in ear and throat while swallowing when she gets infection in her tonsils so the dr suggested it to remove it , will it be safe , will there be any side effects in long term ?or any other further complications

Why is this part of my right tonsil is bumpy like a lump and hard as stone? But it is painless. should I worry ?

Hi. My daughter is 5.5yrs old. She is having swollen tonsils. Doctor tested it and said no bacterial infection but only viral infection.. wat does it mean ? Do they are tonsils? Do they shrink back to normal size ? She is having cold cough fvr since 3 days.

Wat is clarinova used for ?? 3yr old baby girl having tonsils which are swollen,red and white spot on it ... can Clarinova be used ??

My tonsils are enlarge in size with no pain but my lymph node is enlarging too .kindly suggest what to do..i have no pain no problem in swallowing

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