Question 1

my throat is kinda soar, and there's a pink bump on the back of my throat. the veins are dark purple. is that normal ??

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Probably normal.: Hard to say without looking, but there are often pink bumps on the back of the throat which are nothing but little patches of white cells and supporting tissue.  Sore throat can be associated with a little accentuation of the normal.

Question 2

i've had a sore throat for the past few days and a few raised pink bumps on the back of my throat and tonsil pain but no fever. what may this be?

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Viral infection: I sounds like you may have a viral syndrome. If you develop white patches on your throat, fevers, or swollen lymph nodes in the front of your neck then see a doctor for an evaluation for strep throat. If you do not have these other symptoms then it is probably viral and you can use throat lozenges and warm salt water gargles for relief. If it worsens or does not resolve see a doctor.

Question 3

orange bump as well as red/white bumps on back of throat. feeling of something in back of throat. what could this be?

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Throat infection: you have throat infection possibly Tonsillitis. Do warm water and saline gargles and see your physician. .

Question 4

red bumps on back of throat normal?

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Normal but see doc: It's probably just some lymph tissue and it is normal.  If you have further concerns, i recommend you see your doctor for evaluation.

Question 5

2 big red bumps on back of throat, what could it be?

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Options: Without being able to see the condition, i can only offer tonsils and adenoids depending where the lumps are.

Question 6

tonsil on one side is swollen. have tonsil stones but its worse this time. small amount of blood, looks like small cuts on tonsil. faint bumps on back of throat. is this something serious or can i stick with home remedies for now? thanks!

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Have it checked: Ideally by your physician who knows  your baseline. Given chronic aspect of your problems you should be established with ENT by now. Based on description you might need a culture at a minimum.

Question 7

yellowish bumps on back of throat; sore throat only on one side, sniffles?

Accepted Answer

Get checked!: It sounds like you might have strep throat, which must be treated to prevent serious complications, and to make you feel better quicker.  Get seen soon!

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

bumps on back of throat/tongue are suddenly inflamed? reasons? not sore nor feverish nor sick etc. feel normal they just doubled in size

Accepted Answer

Getting sick soon: You may be about to come down with a virus in the next day or so. If they don't hurt and you aren't sick, there is no need to see a doctor. Drink plenty of water, get good sleep. Have some tylenol (acetaminophen) on hand in case you get a fever.

Question 10

how to get rid of bumps on back of throat and swollen tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: This can be a series of issues from simple enlarged tonsils to tonsillitis. I would see and ENT and get an accurate diagnosis.

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My throat is kinda soar, and there's a pink bump on the back of my throat. the veins are dark purple. is that normal ??

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I've had a sore throat for the past few days and a few raised pink bumps on the back of my throat and tonsil pain but no fever. what may this be?

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Orange bump as well as red/white bumps on back of throat. feeling of something in back of throat. what could this be?

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Red bumps on back of throat normal?

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2 big red bumps on back of throat, what could it be?

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Tonsil on one side is swollen. have tonsil stones but its worse this time. small amount of blood, looks like small cuts on tonsil. faint bumps on back of throat. is this something serious or can i stick with home remedies for now? thanks!

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Yellowish bumps on back of throat; sore throat only on one side, sniffles?

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

A member asked:

Bumps on back of throat/tongue are suddenly inflamed? reasons? not sore nor feverish nor sick etc. feel normal they just doubled in size

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How to get rid of bumps on back of throat and swollen tonsils?

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