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I have an irritating bump that appears every other week on the left side of my throat. it is not painful, what could it be? ent said it was an ulcer.

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possibly: It could be oral herpetic lesion as well.

Answered 3/30/2013

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A member asked:

I have an irritating bump that appears every other week on the left side of my throat. it is not painful, what could it be? ent said it was an ulcer.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

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