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Have a big, hard bump in my throat. it's not like a sore, it's a bump actually in the throat. i'm not sure how long it has been. does everyone have this?

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Dr. Larry Moffett answered

Torus palatinus: If this is located on the roof of your mouth this may be torus palatinus.

Answered 6/14/2013

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A member asked:

Have a big, hard bump in my throat. it's not like a sore, it's a bump actually in the throat. i'm not sure how long it has been. does everyone have this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Moffett answered

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Fever of 99.8F - 102.4F, sore, red throat with bumps on the back of the throat, hard to swallow & Breathe, very dizzy. Could this be strep or worse?