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Hello sir/mam I have a hard bump just behind uvula on the throat wall. When i touch it with finger it feels hard like bone. Is it normal to have this bump on throat wall or is it something serious like cancer. I am very much worried please help. Also attaching a picture here
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It is benign.. nothing to worry..  just improve your oral hygiene.. n control acidity
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It is granular pharyngitis. It is not cancer. It is associated with laryngopharyngeal reflux.
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