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What Causes Lumps At The Back Of The Throat?
Friday had protected sex and preformed oral. Found out Condom got stuck inside me then removed it. Next day I grew bumps back of throat. No pain, no irritation, no discharge, so fever no symptoms other than the bumps in the back of throat from swallowing semen. Partner says it burns when he urinates. Got tested Monday and a week later was told I am negative for every std. Partner is also negative. What is causing the bumps? What s happening to me if its not from an std?
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query lumps at the back of the throat are pointing towards a condition known as granular pharyngitis, which is a infection of pharynx behind the uvula. Sometimes infection of uvula also occur .Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. You should change life style by taking small meals and avoiding large and heavy meals. You should exercise daily. It does not seems like tonsil infection as you have no other symptoms along with this. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin. You should take steam inhalation as well. Do chlorhexidine mouth-rinse as well. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query lumps at the back of the throat are pointing towards a condition known as granular pharyngitis, which is a infection of pharynx behind the uvula. Sometimes infection of uvula also occur .Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with warm saline gargles and betadine gargles 3-4 times a day. You should change life style by taking small meals and avoiding large and heavy meals. You should exercise daily. It does not seems like tonsil infection as you have no other symptoms along with this. For pain and swelling you should take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics penicillin or amoxicillin. You should take steam inhalation as well. Do chlorhexidine mouth-rinse as well. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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