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Persistent Sore Throat, Strep Negative, Bumps In Throat. Any Ideas?
I have had a persistant sore throat on teh RIGHT side of my throat now for about 3 months.... strep test negative. if i reach my finger along the side ofmy tongue and down my throat, i can feel many bumps....... initially I thoguth this was bad and tried on the NON-SORE side (left) and those bumps are there too. Any ideas?
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
The bumps that you have felt are taste buds.
Do not worry, they are normal.
Regards,
Dr Kishori.
The bumps that you have felt are taste buds.
Do not worry, they are normal.
Regards,
Dr Kishori.
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