Enlarged tonsil with lump on it

Hi all.  A couple of days ago, I noticed I had an annoying sensation in my throat, like a hair stuck in the back of my throat.  I kept drinking water, but the feeling didn't go away, so I had a look at my throat in the mirror.  I have a small, dark lump on one of my tonsils.  I don't know if it's relevant or not, but that tonsil has also been enlarged for many years (I saw an ENT doctor years ago about it, and he didn't do anything, but just told me it was nothing to worry about).  I was just wondering if anyone has had anything similar.  I've read online about tonsil cysts and tonsil stones, but I wouldn't say it looks/sounds like those personally.  I have a photo of the lump, but not sure if it's possible to upload it on here?  Thanks in advance.

  • Hi oxfordcomma123,

    It will only be your doctor who can advise on this, so it's best to speak to them. I can see you have also posted in the Ask the Nurses section of this forum, so you'll receive a reply from one of our nurses soon.

    Unfortunately it's not possible to upload photos on the forum.

    I hope that things ease soon for you.

    All the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator