Question 1

fat long fleshy lumps along both sides of throat.  cause a lot of discomfort. went to the doctor and didn't know what it was.

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: throat infection may cause enlargement of lymph nodes, like fleshy lumps, please f-up with your doctor again

Question 2

i have a fleshy lump behind my palatopharyngeal arch on the right side since 1 week. it looks bigger and redder than the left side. throat irritated

Accepted Answer

Otolaryngologist: Although it is an uncommon site  for one, I would be concerned about the presence of an abscess. Therefore I recommend that you be examined by an otolaryngologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

looked at throat with torch. below my right tonsil, there looks to be a fleshy lump. i have a cold cough and a runny nose | i'm female and 17

Accepted Answer

Viral Pharyngitis: Fall/Winter is when we see an increase in viral illness in the northern hemisphere, and your constellation of symptoms sound consistent with a Viral Pharyngitis, or a viral inflammation of your throat.  The fleshy bump is likely mild swelling of your tonsil area, or even could be a fold of tissue you just haven't noticed before. Cancer would be extremely unlikely, but you should visit your doctor.

Question 4

does anxiety cause physical symptoms like red painless lumps in the back of the throat ? i have 3 painless red lumps back of throat. anxiety ?

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Not likely: Perhaps not impossible since anxiety is amazing! But, this is worth having an exam. Your question, however, raises the issue of your awareness that anxiety is also worth correcting. I'd urge CBT to learn ways to understand it and get skills to manage it. It can make the rest of our long life much happier. Best!

Question 5

what makes lumps in the back of throat?

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It depends: It depends on where and what type of lump.  If it is on the back of the tongue it could be type of lingual tonsil or normal tissue.  It could be a blocked salavary gland swollen tonsels or in the worse case cancer anyway they should be checked if last longer than two weeks and are new.

Question 6

what causes non painful lumps on the back of throat?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged lymph nodes: Painless lumps are somewhat more worrisome than painful ones, hence, see your PCP for consultation and tests.

Question 7

what could be the cause for two small white lumps on the back of the throat?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Sounds like a salivary stone--blockage of the parotid gland. See your dentist asap for proper diagnosis and referral/treatment.

Question 8

small red lumps in the back of throat with no pain...normal?

Accepted Answer

GET IT CHECKED: It may be something benign but if it is of concern than get it checked
A throat infection usually causes pain .

Question 9

two red lump at back of throat (pharynx) approx 2cm and 2.5cm in size. smaller red lumps with similar looks at back of throat also. what is this??

Accepted Answer

Cobblestoning?: Really hard to say without actually looking in your throat. I would recommend letting your doctor take a look. A common condition that causes raised patches or "lumps" in the back of the throat is pharyngeal cobblestoning. This is caused by islands of prominent and inflamed lymphatic tissue, and typically goes along with either allergies or laryngopharyngeal reflux (acid reflux into the throat).

Question 10

i have red lumps at the back of my throat. some of them are about 1cm in size and are slightly raised. they all vary in size. had them for 7 months???

Accepted Answer

Salivary glands: These are probably lymphoid tissue left over from your tonsils. Nothing to worry about.

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Fat long fleshy lumps along both sides of throat. cause a lot of discomfort. went to the doctor and didn't know what it was.

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I have a fleshy lump behind my palatopharyngeal arch on the right side since 1 week. it looks bigger and redder than the left side. throat irritated

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Looked at throat with torch. below my right tonsil, there looks to be a fleshy lump. i have a cold cough and a runny nose | i'm female and 17

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Does anxiety cause physical symptoms like red painless lumps in the back of the throat ? i have 3 painless red lumps back of throat. anxiety ?

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What makes lumps in the back of throat?

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What causes non painful lumps on the back of throat?

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What could be the cause for two small white lumps on the back of the throat?

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Small red lumps in the back of throat with no pain...normal?

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Two red lump at back of throat (pharynx) approx 2cm and 2.5cm in size. smaller red lumps with similar looks at back of throat also. what is this??

A member asked:

I have red lumps at the back of my throat. some of them are about 1cm in size and are slightly raised. they all vary in size. had them for 7 months???

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