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I have a small white reddish bump at the side of my uvula that has not gone away in months. its painless and its accompanied by a few small raised bumps in the back and sides of my throat. what could it be? im really worried?

Q: i have a small white reddish bump at the side of my uvula that has not gone away in months. its painless and its accompanied by a few small raised bumps in the back and sides of my throat. what could it be? im really worried?

: Do you have postnasal drip, allergies or reflux? These can cause prominence of lymphatic tissues giving a cobblestone pattern of the throat. The description of the other lesion next to the uvula is confusing to me and I think your physician or an ENT specialist should examine it and advise you.

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Do you have postnasal drip, allergies or reflux? These can cause prominence of lymphatic tissues giving a cobblestone pattern of the throat. The description of the other lesion next to the uvula is confusing to me and I think your physician or an ENT specialist should examine it and advise you.

Answered 4/2/2023

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A member asked:

I have a small white reddish bump at the side of my uvula that has not gone away in months. its painless and its accompanied by a few small raised bumps in the back and sides of my throat. what could it be? im really worried?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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