Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tonsils With Swallowing Difficulty
Question: I noticed a discomfort when swallowing, today I looked in the mirror and I noticed a swollen area behind my left tonsil. I am very worried could it be cancer?
Brief Answer:
No, this is unlikely to be cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. No, this is unlikely to be cancer.
2. Usually, this would be the lateral pharyngeal band of lymphoid tissue normally present there.
3. Upload a clear, close-up image for a better assessment.
4. Treatment will be as for a Pharyngitis.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
No, this is unlikely to be cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. No, this is unlikely to be cancer.
2. Usually, this would be the lateral pharyngeal band of lymphoid tissue normally present there.
3. Upload a clear, close-up image for a better assessment.
4. Treatment will be as for a Pharyngitis.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
please see attachment does it still seem to be phyrangitis?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
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2. Kindly contact YYYY@YYYY for help.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. There is no attachment uploaded yet.
2. Kindly contact YYYY@YYYY for help.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar