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Lump of skin hanging off tonsil?

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A1628
A1628

Hi, I'm 19 years old. 

Friday morning I had the feeling of food stuck in the back of my throat. I checked later that night to find something hanging off my right tonsil. I have no idea what it is. Whether it came on suddenly or if it's been there a while, I don't know.

There is no pain coming from it, no sore throat etc. I went to the Doctors today and they referred me to the hospital for an appointment, but it's over a month away. The Doctor didn't know what is was so I am still concerned as to what it is.

It's about 2cm long and moves around freely, please see attached photo's, thanks.

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  • chloeeleanor1
    chloeeleanor1 A1628

    Posted

    Hi,

    I woke up with the exact same thing this morning. I'd be really grateful if you could let me know if you found out what it was?

    Many thanks in advance!

  • alex72887
    alex72887 A1628

    Posted

    Did you ever find out?? Please please respond. I'm freaking out...

    • NickyWolfe
      NickyWolfe alex72887

      Posted

      did you have something similar? If so, did you ever find out what it was?
    • NickyWolfe
      NickyWolfe

      Posted

      update for any new people: i had this and i went to get seen for it and medical on my ship (im a sailor) didnt know what it was but it ended up going away on its own, shrinking little by little each day. it was gone in about a week or two.

  • sky4sythe
    sky4sythe A1628

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    Hi. I'm 19 years old, and found the exact same thing, in the same spot, with the same feelings this morning! I would love to know what you find out...

    Thank you!

    • NickyWolfe
      NickyWolfe sky4sythe

      Posted

      i never found out what it was. mine went way in its Own after about a week or two

      i gargles with warm salt water a lot. idk if that helped or just time

  • NickyWolfe
    NickyWolfe A1628

    Posted

    i didnt get an answer to what mine was either but it went away in about a week or two.

  • daniel14928
    daniel14928 A1628

    Posted

    i have something similar , mine is just

    behind the tonsil and it dangles down, its the same colour as tonsil, the shape is almost like a raindrop. ive had it a few months, everyday it feels like something stuck in my throat

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