Question 1

what causes clear ...filled bumps in back of throat or near tonsil area(have no tonsils).  they dont hurt.

Accepted Answer

Possibly allergies: I believe you may be referring to cobblestoning of the lining of your throat. This often will occur if a person has allergies. The little bumps are tiny areas of swelling. It is also possible that what you are seeing is normal. Many people will say that they see bumps, and they are referring to normal tissue that appears bumpy due to light reflection when trying to illuminate the area.

Question 2

does my oropharynx look "normal"? the bumps on the back of my throat scare me, as well as the white spot i see by my tonsil.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: You did not mention whether this is a recent finding or something which has been present for months or years since this makes a big difference in management. If this is recent, see doctor to make sure that it is not a strep throat or from mono .

Question 3

hard bumps that feel like food is stuck in the back of throat. the back of my throat and tonsils have had pus pockets for about 2 years now.

Accepted Answer

They are: Probably tonsil at crypts that are normal that catch debris then harden and you can feel them. An ENT or a dentist may be able to help you remove the debris but it will just happen again.

Question 4

is it possible for a tonsil to partially grow back? tonsillectomy at age 8 but fleshy bump in back of throat where tonsil usually present..?

Accepted Answer

May be: Small bumps in throat are common and they are lymphoid aggregates. No need to do more surgery if you are asymptomatic. See ENT if symptomatic.

Question 5

i have around 5+ large, fleshy colored bumps on the back of my throat. could they be warts? or what are they? i don't have tonsils, if that helps.

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Question 6

i have a cluster of bumps in back of my throat by tonsils that feel irritated sometimes but it doesn't hurt. can it be hurpies if not what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Need for examination: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining the lesions. Please see your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 7

my boyfriend has red/clear bumps in the back of his throat, he doesn't have his tonsils.. also the back of his throats doesn't hurt, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: Which may be from post-nasal drips or even reflux.  Does he have nasal symptoms or coughing?

Question 8

what do you suggest if i have bumps on back of throat and swollen tonsils?

Accepted Answer

See a physician now: There are several different types of infections that can cause your present symptoms.  Thus you need to be examined and appropriately treated by your pcp or ent.  If you cannot get in to see them i would go to an urgent care center now as they have physicians that will be able to help you immediately.

Question 9

hi doc. i have bumps on the back of my throat it there for many years. it could be a lymph tissue? i also don't have tonsils.

Accepted Answer

Normal: Bumps of lymph tissue in the back of the throat are normal. These may be slightly larger to make up for the lack of tonsils. 
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Question 10

for the past 2 years i have these white looking bumps in the back of my throat. tonsils have been out for 1 year yet still having throat pain.

Accepted Answer

Possible abscesses: or stones in the area where your tonsils used to be. Possible retained food. Hint: use a Water-Pik on SLOW/LOW speed and see if any disappear or dislodge. Narcotic medication should not be necessary; perhaps, antibiotics,

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What causes clear ...filled bumps in back of throat or near tonsil area(have no tonsils). they dont hurt.

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Does my oropharynx look "normal"? the bumps on the back of my throat scare me, as well as the white spot i see by my tonsil.

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Hard bumps that feel like food is stuck in the back of throat. the back of my throat and tonsils have had pus pockets for about 2 years now.

A member asked:

Is it possible for a tonsil to partially grow back? tonsillectomy at age 8 but fleshy bump in back of throat where tonsil usually present..?

A member asked:

I have around 5+ large, fleshy colored bumps on the back of my throat. could they be warts? or what are they? i don't have tonsils, if that helps.

A member asked:

I have a cluster of bumps in back of my throat by tonsils that feel irritated sometimes but it doesn't hurt. can it be hurpies if not what can it be?

A member asked:

My boyfriend has red/clear bumps in the back of his throat, he doesn't have his tonsils.. also the back of his throats doesn't hurt, what could it be?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if i have bumps on back of throat and swollen tonsils?

A member asked:

Hi doc. i have bumps on the back of my throat it there for many years. it could be a lymph tissue? i also don't have tonsils.

A member asked:

For the past 2 years i have these white looking bumps in the back of my throat. tonsils have been out for 1 year yet still having throat pain.

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