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I have a bunch of little lumps down the back of my throat. this has been there for a week accompanied by flu symptoms. what are these bumps?

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Dr. Ramin Ipakchi answered

May be..: They may be lymphoid tissue similar to small tonsill like tissue. The can become slightly swollen and red with infection. But if they dont go away you should see your primary or ent

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Answered 5/24/2015

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A member asked:

I have a bunch of little lumps down the back of my throat. this has been there for a week accompanied by flu symptoms. what are these bumps?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ramin Ipakchi answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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