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What Causes Small Hard Bump Near Uvula?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Question: I recenently had a sinus infection and i recieved penicilin from my doctor. However, i have noticed a small bump near my uvula. It is hard to swollow. Should i be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Small abcess

Detailed Answer:
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You are currently suffering from a sore throat and a lesion on the soft palate of your mouth. This appears to be a small abscess. This a little pocket of infection. With you being on antibiotics this should help but if you have already completed your course of antibiotics I would recommend seeing your provider again for possibly a different antibiotic. Penicillin is not the best antibiotic for abscess. These areas of infection are common and not anything to be worried about. I just recommend that you proceed with another round of antibiotics to clear this infection.

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What Causes Small Hard Bump Near Uvula?

Brief Answer: Small abcess Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns You are currently suffering from a sore throat and a lesion on the soft palate of your mouth. This appears to be a small abscess. This a little pocket of infection. With you being on antibiotics this should help but if you have already completed your course of antibiotics I would recommend seeing your provider again for possibly a different antibiotic. Penicillin is not the best antibiotic for abscess. These areas of infection are common and not anything to be worried about. I just recommend that you proceed with another round of antibiotics to clear this infection. I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions