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Does my oropharynx look "normal"? the bumps on the back of my throat scare me, as well as the white spot i see by my tonsil.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: You did not mention whether this is a recent finding or something which has been present for months or years since this makes a big difference in management. If this is recent, see doctor to make sure that it is not a strep throat or from mono .

Answered 3/7/2015

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Normal variation?: The back of the throat can exhibit varying degrees of what we call cobblestoning. Tonsils have "crypts", small indentations in which food matter and other particles can collect. A gargle of 1:1:1 mouthwash, hydrogen peroxide & warm water may help loosen these trapped particles. I would be concerned only if there's pain, pus, redness, swollen neck nodes or problems swallowing.

Answered 6/12/2015

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