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How To Treat A Lump Near My Tonsils Causing A Bad Odor And Taste?

Hi over the past few months i have noticed a small bubble like size lump located right next to my tonsil. Its about the size of a bb and its the same color of my mouth. It does not hurt at all but i have noticed some other things along with this. My breath has had a foul odor and ill taste in the back of my throat. Also, i have noticed that my neck has hurt a lot lately and swallowing feels a bid awkward than usual. I have had a lot of saliva too. I would like to know some information about this before i go to my doctor. Im extremely nervous because everything i read online involves cancer or other extreme conditions. Please any advice would help. God bless and thank you.
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.

Understanding your concern. As per your query lump near tonsils which is of same color as that of mouth along with bad odor and taste is due to Chronic Tonsillitis which is a condition you need to panic about. It is due to throat infection that is causing inflammation of tonsils and lumps over there along with inflammation of papillae of tongue. I would suggest you to antibiotics like Azithromycin or Augmentin along with Ibuprofen that is anti-inflammatory painkiller for around 5 days. You should doo warm saline gargles. Steam inhalations and using a humidifier at home will help.Avoid hot and spicy food and you should take soft food. Maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Visit ENT specialist once and go for throat culture test to rule out ant hidden systemic pathology. Start treatment after proper diagnosis.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat A Lump Near My Tonsils Causing A Bad Odor And Taste?

Hi Dear, Welcome to Health Care Magic Team. Understanding your concern. As per your query lump near tonsils which is of same color as that of mouth along with bad odor and taste is due to Chronic Tonsillitis which is a condition you need to panic about. It is due to throat infection that is causing inflammation of tonsils and lumps over there along with inflammation of papillae of tongue. I would suggest you to antibiotics like Azithromycin or Augmentin along with Ibuprofen that is anti-inflammatory painkiller for around 5 days. You should doo warm saline gargles. Steam inhalations and using a humidifier at home will help.Avoid hot and spicy food and you should take soft food. Maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Visit ENT specialist once and go for throat culture test to rule out ant hidden systemic pathology. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari