I have been having throat pain for the past few days. The pain is so bad that, I find it difficult swallowing things through my throat. Gargling with salt water gives a relief for a minute or two then the pain comes back. Even consumimg hot drinks gives me a temporary relief. The other while examining my throat, I found red bumps on the back of my tongue. I also found a ball like structure beneth my right jaw and beneth my face which can only be felt with hand and cannot be seen.