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Lump like in back wall of throat.
I have found a lump like thing in the back wall of my throat. It is hard. I don't think so that it is a bone. It is not painful. But from last 20 days feels feel like something is stuck in my throat and now tomorrow I saw this lump. I have acid reflux and heartburn problem also.
I'm just 19 years old. Please reply. I'm so tensed.
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Needs physical examination especially oral examination before commenting further
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Lump like sensation in throat can be caused by many conditions. Some are pretty simple and some are cause of concern. For e.g.
1. Pharyngitis - is simply infection can be treated
2. Tonsil enlargement- because of infection or other cause
3. Retropharingeal infection-
4. Nasopharyngeal malignancy
It's advisable to meet doctor for the same. Without examination in person not possible. Kindly meet doctor for same.
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Dr. Sunil Agrawala
Oncologist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Don't worry go to ENT specialistand do DLDP test.
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Dr. Jitin Yadav
Surgical Oncologist
10 yrs exp
Kanpur
Can you share the picture?
It can be due to pharyngitis
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