
How Can A Bump In The Throat Be Treated?

Question: Hi doctor, I've got a weird bump on my throat, on the base of my tongue. I've attached a picture. I need your help, it hurts a little like sore throat.
Brief Answer:
Tonsillitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
You are having bilateral tonsillitis. You should take a complete course of antibiotics.
Please tell me what medicines have u been taking so far so that I can suggest you better and prescribe you accordingly.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Tonsillitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
You are having bilateral tonsillitis. You should take a complete course of antibiotics.
Please tell me what medicines have u been taking so far so that I can suggest you better and prescribe you accordingly.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad


Hi, so just to make sure, i've zoomed the picture, and this is the bump that i mean (like a pimple).
Brief Answer:
Tonsillitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The lesion is a part of pharynx infection only. It is probably a mucus plug. You can do gargles and use nasal drops. Clean the throat, it will fall off.
Please follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Thanksand regards
Tonsillitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The lesion is a part of pharynx infection only. It is probably a mucus plug. You can do gargles and use nasal drops. Clean the throat, it will fall off.
Please follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Thanksand regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana


Hi, thanks Doctor. I'm currently not taking any antibiotics.
Brief Answer:
Tonsillitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the information.
Take tablet cefixime 200 twice daily and tablet levocetrizine plus pseudoephedrine twice daily
Taketablet vitamin c once daily.
Use hexidine gargles.
Put xylomet azoline nasal spray twice daily
Take all for a week.
Wish you get well soon.
Thanks and regards
Tonsillitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the information.
Take tablet cefixime 200 twice daily and tablet levocetrizine plus pseudoephedrine twice daily
Taketablet vitamin c once daily.
Use hexidine gargles.
Put xylomet azoline nasal spray twice daily
Take all for a week.
Wish you get well soon.
Thanks and regards
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T

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