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I have noticed red painless lumps at the back of my throat (past my tonsils) i don't have a sore throat or feel at all unwell, what could they be?
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Sounds: like you have enlarged LINGUAL TONSILS .. Normal after multiple throat infections and if painless and of equal size...NOT TO WORRY!!!! Hope this is helpful!' Dr Z
Answered 10/25/2016
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