Marcus A. asked

🏥  Medical

I have a strange bump in the back of my throat that I've had for 3 weeks. I've tried antifungal medicine, which made my tongue fuzzy, so I stopped. I've also used saline rinses. I'm an occasional smoker and am concerned it could be oral cancer. What could this bump be, and is there anything I can do to help it heal more quickly?

October 22nd, 2024

Tammy P. answered

Based on your description and the image you provided, the bump is likely a simple mucus or sub-mucus...

October 22nd, 2024

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