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I have this red little bump in the back of my throat..way in the back on the left side.. where the throat opens and closes. what could this be.?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mary Esther Carlin answered

Many possibilities: Someone needs to examine your throat and then discuss possibilities and probably further studies - perhaps a culture. Treatment will depend od what is found on examination.

Answered 6/19/2018

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Dr. John Comisi answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Most anything: There are any number of possibilities. It could be a typical tonisil tissue, to a slightly enlarged blood vessel, or something more serious. It is always best to have it looked at by a physician or dentist.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/27/2019

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A member asked:

I have this red little bump in the back of my throat..way in the back on the left side.. where the throat opens and closes. what could this be.?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mary Esther Carlin answered

Dr. John Comisi answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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