It really hurt when i swallow its only hutrs to swallow on oe side of the back of my throat and when i go to sleep n wake up i cant swallow atall ?

R/O CRYPT TRAPPING: Tonsilar crypt trapping can cause chronic tonsillitis you need to have throat cultured and a full panel of blood work. Empiric antibiotics Also ENT CONSULT re tonsillectomy . The firm external sensation may be a secondary enlarged lymph node.

See doctor: It sounds like something is going on in the back of your throat with your tonsils or else with your esophagus. It is important for you to see a doctor for an exam and testing to determine the cause. Until you are seen try adding one omeprazole daily at bedtime and make sure you are drinking at least 2 liters of water daily. Avoid caffeine, tobacco and alcohol.