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How To Cure A White Lump At The Back Of The Throat?
I have a white lump at back of my throat which I noticed about 3 weeks ago. I am really worried as I have no pain and no sore throat. I have been to doctors and he said just to keep an eye on it. I am 38 and have not smoked for 11 years. I am worried it is cancer..But I have no other signs. What else could it be???
Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Hi,
It is hard to say without seeing them. Certainly, a new growth would be a concern for cancer. AND, it's pretty common for people to not notice a normal structure. Yeast infection can be present and would be white. Purulence dripping down from the throat is by far the most common white thing I see in throats but it is not a lump.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
It is hard to say without seeing them. Certainly, a new growth would be a concern for cancer. AND, it's pretty common for people to not notice a normal structure. Yeast infection can be present and would be white. Purulence dripping down from the throat is by far the most common white thing I see in throats but it is not a lump.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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