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What Causes Swollen Glands In Throat With Little Bumps On Back Of Tongue?

For a couple of days now ive been feeling like I have alot of mucus in my throat & its been kinda hard to swallow. I finally looked at my throat today & there was little bumps on the back of my tounge my glads are kinda swollen. Its painless just very uncomfortable. can someone please help me ?
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain swollen glands in throat, excessive mucous can be due to throat infection which can be either bacterial [strep throat] or viral [mono] in nature..
The small bumps on the back of tongue is possibly Circumvallate papilla which contains taste buds and it is in the form of small raised bumps on the back of tongue and is arranged in a typical "V" shaped pattern..
It is normally slightly raised but can further get inflamed and swollen during inflammation in throat due to close proximity with the throat..
You should consult a physician and get evaluated for the exact nature of the infection or the symptoms can also be due to Acid reflux if associated with some stomach discomfort or burning or heaviness in chest..
You can do warm saline gargles..
Throat lozenges can be relieving..
For bacterial infection a course of antibiotics like Azithromycin 5mg one daily for 5 days can be taken..
Drink plenty of water and avoid spicy foods to prevent further throat irritation..
In case of acid reflux Pantoprazole 4O mg twice daily and taking antacid like Digene half an hour before meals can help..
Avoid acidic and spicy foods and drink plenty of water..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Swollen Glands In Throat With Little Bumps On Back Of Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain swollen glands in throat, excessive mucous can be due to throat infection which can be either bacterial [strep throat] or viral [mono] in nature.. The small bumps on the back of tongue is possibly Circumvallate papilla which contains taste buds and it is in the form of small raised bumps on the back of tongue and is arranged in a typical V shaped pattern.. It is normally slightly raised but can further get inflamed and swollen during inflammation in throat due to close proximity with the throat.. You should consult a physician and get evaluated for the exact nature of the infection or the symptoms can also be due to Acid reflux if associated with some stomach discomfort or burning or heaviness in chest.. You can do warm saline gargles.. Throat lozenges can be relieving.. For bacterial infection a course of antibiotics like Azithromycin 5mg one daily for 5 days can be taken.. Drink plenty of water and avoid spicy foods to prevent further throat irritation.. In case of acid reflux Pantoprazole 4O mg twice daily and taking antacid like Digene half an hour before meals can help.. Avoid acidic and spicy foods and drink plenty of water.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..