Hi I had a little match head sized lump in my mouth in mid march and was worried about it.

I rang 111 and they contacted my gp and told me to get a 3 day appointment.

The GP disgnosed an ulcer and told me to come back in 2 weeks if not gone. 2 weeks later it wasn't gone, and corona kicked in, so visits reduced, but he ensured I saw an oral surgeon and said they will know more and might want a biopsy. Saw surgeon a week ago on Monday, who did take biopsy, stitches just dissolving now, and it didnt hurt even when numbness wore off, so am awaiting results

My GP took it seriously, even though it was only a tiny lump.

Does GP know about lump?

If not tell them, our surgery seems to like to know about lumps and bumps, for peace of mind, despite corona.

If GPs know maybe, tell 111 what you have told us on here and let us know, lumps need checking even if just for peace of mind.

Please let us know how you get on.

Hi, thank you for replying. Pleased you got somewhere with the doctors and will keep my fingers crossed for u with your biopsy. I told the dr I could see a small ulcer type lump in my throat. He shone a torch in my throat for 2 seconds but it's right at the back at the bottom so he didnt see it and refused to look properly because of virus restrictions. I repeatedly asked what he thought the problem was and he gave me no answers just ignored it. Will try and go back next week and see a different dr.

Hope you're ok xxx

Hi, thank you for replying. Pleased you got somewhere with the doctors and will keep my fingers crossed for u with your biopsy. I told the dr I could see a small ulcer type lump in my throat. He shone a torch in my throat for 2 seconds but it's right at the back at the bottom so he didnt see it and refused to look properly because of virus restrictions. I repeatedly asked what he thought the problem was and he gave me no answers just ignored it. Will try and go back next week and see a different dr.

Hope you're ok xxx