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Suggest Cause For Very Hard Bump On The Back Of The Throat
Hi, I have discovered a very hard lump at the back of my throat, just in the middle, behind uvula - feels like bony protrusion. It does not hurt when I press on it but last few weeks I am more aware of it. Some days I feel it is irritated and feels bigger (swollen?) Could it be part of my neck spine bulging out?
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Hello
yes it is possible that a part of your spine is projecting out and . These projections are called osteophytes and are basically bony protrusions from the spine. These dont need any treatment , however if you are having difficulty in swallowing , then you may need to get them surgically removed.
Thanks
yes it is possible that a part of your spine is projecting out and . These projections are called osteophytes and are basically bony protrusions from the spine. These dont need any treatment , however if you are having difficulty in swallowing , then you may need to get them surgically removed.
Thanks
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