Throat Cyst – Causes and Symptoms
It is common to get a cystic swelling in the throat. It may be symptomatic or accidentally found on routine examination.
What Is a Cyst?
A lump that has an outer covering, which contains some fluid, may be called a cyst. Cysts can be of different types, depending upon their tissue of origin such as sebaceous cysts etc.
They may occur anywhere on the body surface or inner epithelial covering of various structures.
Mostly, cysts are not symptomatic and don’t require any intervention. They are left as such. With time, they may slowly reduce in size, and eventually disappear on their own.
However, sometimes they do give symptoms.
Symptoms of Throat Cysts
A cyst inside the throat may cause difficulty in vital tasks such as breathing or swallowing food. It may produce an obstructive feeling.
Intervention is required if cyst gets complicated.
Common Complications
- It may get infected.
- It may grow to a large size and put pressure on surrounding tissues.
- It may become cancerous, though this possibility is extremely rare.
Causes of Throat Cyst
Swollen Lymph Tissue
A lymphoid tissue is basically a cluster of small immune cells (lymphocytes and macrophages) covered by a connective tissue capsule. It captures viruses, allergens, bacteria and other invaders entering the body via throat.
Our neck is richly scattered with groups of lymphatic tissues e.g. under the chin, tonsils etc.
Whenever an infection enters our throat, these lymph cells become active and swell up. Any such swelling may present as a throat cyst. Such cysts are surrounded by areas of inflammation or redness. The patient also complains of present or past infection, pain in throat or difficulty in swallowing.
A Dermoid Cyst
This is present since birth, though usually too small to be noticed. It grows in size with increasing age.
Formation of a dermoid cyst is due to improper growth of skin layers during fetal development. Some embryonic skin cells get buried into the skin itself. They keep growing inside, to create a sac, which is filled with cells normally present in the skin. They may contain stuff such as hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands etc. These glands keep secreting their oily secretions, which get collected into the sac, creating a cyst that keeps growing in size with time.
Epidermoid Cysts
A cystic swelling on the neck is very likely to be an epidermoid cyst. Normally, the outermost cells of our skin exfoliates in normal course of time to be replaced by newer cells from within.
Sometimes, instead of shedding, the outermost epidermis cells move deeper inside and multiply, to form a cluster of cells. And hence a cyst is formed. These cells may secrete keratin into the cyst. This is a yellow pasty substance that sometimes drains from such cysts.
Schwannomas
Schwann cells provide covering to the nerves fibers. Abnormal growth of these cells form clusters leading to schwannomas. The nerves of the head and neck region are prone to the formation of schwannomas. These are cystic swellings present along the nerve.
A Swollen Salivary Gland
A swelling in front of the neck or behind the ears may be a swollen salivary glands. These glands may get swelled up due to various infections. Such a swelling may also be cystic in consistency.
A Sebaceous Cyst
Cystic swelling in the skin of the neck may be a sebaceous cyst, which is formed due to blocking of sebaceous glands in the skin. This cyst contains a pasty fluid called sebum.
Cyst From Thyroglossal Duct
Read more on thyroglossal cyst and its removal.
Lymphatic Malformation
These are called lymphangiomas. Lymphatic vessels are channels that return excess fluid from tissues to the venous system. Malformation of such channels in the throat area may present as a cystic swelling.
Laryngocele
Another cystic swelling is laryngocele, which presents as an outward bulge on the neck. This is an anomalous air sac which communicates with the cavity of the larynx.
Laryngocele is seen in people who are continually forcing their expiration, as in glassblowers. Forced expiration on a continuous basis builds an increased pressure in the larynx, that may result in laryngocele formation. This is also seen in patients with COPD.
Cancer
Lastly, a cystic swelling in the throat may be a malignancy originating from some throat tissue.
Management
Investigations are done in order to know the origin and nature of the cystic swelling. Details of CT scan and biopsy reveal the nature of the tissue.
Though it’s very unlikely for throat cysts to become cancerous, your doctor will probably like to see you again for a follow-up, just to make sure that the cyst doesn’t get complicated. If any complication is present, such as infection, cancer, or growth, he may need to intervene.
Treatment would depend upon the complication. It may be just draining out the cyst or even total excision.
Thanks for the info.
I’m afraid if my mother’s throat cyst gets complicated.
The answer would depend upon the CT/MRI and biopsy.
How long do cysts usually take to form?
Sometimes, they may erupt all of a sudden, say within a day or two. Some get a long time. Depends upon the underlying disease process.
I have had a cyst come up in my throat which is quite large. I am taking antibiotics. I have a 1 year old daughter so I am scared. How common is it to be cancer?
There are many causes of throat cyst, many of which are benign. Cancer can be ruled out only by biopsy.
I also found a cyst in my throat. I had an MRI but that showed nothing. I find mine very uncomfortable. They can’t remove it for 6 months.
Should I be worried? I’m 28 year old female and I smoke and drink on weekends.
Good that MRI didn’t show much. But the final diagnosis rests upon biopsy.
My husband has a lump in his throat and he has been experiencing hoarseness.
He has a biopsy next week. He was started on Prilosec. It has a smooth surface, which is better than a rugged surface. Any good news out of this?
Going purely by surface, smooth would be better than rugged or irregular surface. Still, the diagnosis rests upon the biopsy.
Hi, I’m in the army. I realized that I had two cystic growths in my throat when I was in Afghanistan last year. At first I felt two lumps at the side of my throat and didn’t think of it as anything. As the weeks went by, my face started to grow extremely large. I was struggling to breathe, eat, sleep and drink.
Could these have been due to the kind of working conditions I was working in? I would like to know this because I have put a claim in for compensation through the army. As a result of my operation, the right hand side of my mouth is permanently disfigured and the left hand side of my face is permanently numb. My jaw goes into jaw lock now and then. My jaw cracks a lot. I didn’t have any of theses problems before my operation.
Could you let me know if the working conditions I was in could have cause these cystic growths?
Your condition requires a careful and detailed direct physical examination by a specialist doctor. Hence it would be a good idea to see your doctor and get yourself examined.
to Gary :Do not have a answer for your question, but it does sound as if work conditions played a part, but I am no doctor, but have a lot of medical experience. But anyways this struck my heart deeply and you will be in my prayers continuously.
I had ultra sound which showed a couple of masses in my throat. Blood work for thyroid was normal. Radioiodine CT showed normal uptake.
CT with contrast still shows mass, possibly cyst. Doctor’s first thought is surgery. Is this the first choice, before aspirating to check fluid, as I currently have no discomfort.
It would be better to first ascertained the nature of the throat masses. Are they cystic, heterogeneous or solid? This would be helpful in reaching some diagnosis. For this, a needle biopsy is all that is required.
How big are the masses? In case you have big sized masses, a single big mass may be removed surgically. Your doctor may excise it and then investigate it histopathologically to know the nature of all such masses present.
I am 21 yr old woman. Four years ago, I found a disfigurement in my throat. Ultrasound concluded that it was a cyst. I don’t have any discomfort and it hasn’t grown much in size in these years. My doctor has suggested FNAC.
However, I am a bit scared about this test as I have heard that needles cause these cysts to grow rapidly and the cyst could even turn cancerous. Is it true? Can I go for the test?
Since you were symptomless, you can even leave the cyst as such. Just be watchful that it doesn’t grow.
Discuss with your doctor why he wants to get the FNAC done. FNAC is a biopsy taking technique. Fluid from the cystic swelling will be taken for detecting the nature of cells in it. From that, the doctor would deduce the nature of the cystic swelling, whether cancerous, lymphoid or thyroid in nature.
The procedure would not cause cancer, though it may disturb the cyst.
I only have a small portion of my left thyroid since the rest had to be removed along with a large goiter. My thyroid has stopped working and I have gained a lot of weight.
I was just diagnosed with a cyst in my throat. A biopsy is scheduled soon. What is your thoughts on this?
It may be a reactive lymphoid tissue in the throat. This may be in response to some chronic infection or irritation.
Biopsy is certainly required to know its nature and rule out malignancy.
I have cyst in my throat and all the test like US, FNAC, MRI have been done and my doctor is asking for operation but I am scared of the operation. Is there any other treatment for thyroglossal cyst? When I eat something, mucous comes from my throat and I have problem in breathing also.
Thyroglossal cyst is almost always treated by surgical excision. Though this is a simple and safe procedure, you need to get it done by an experienced surgeon.
Excision is essential because there is no other way to get rid of the cyst. The cyst is fluid filled and if left untreated, it may lead to the following complications:
Read more about what a thyroglossal cyst is, and how is it treated.
OK..thank you
I have a cyst in my throat. I have a hard time swallowing but when I eat normal food, it makes me feel like I have food stuck in my throat. I’ve been on a soft diet since two weeks ago on Saturday. After I had a g.i. scope done, I thought I got my medicine stuck in my throat. Been to see an ENT. Said he’s not sure if the cyst is causing the feeling of food getting stuck in my throat, so he doesn’t know if I should do the surgery for it or not. I also have a small ulcer in my esophagus. Please help me I need some type of direction. Been freaking out and important so tired of this soft diet….signed hopeless.
Get treated for the esophageal ulcer first.
None of the problems is an emergency, so we may deal with them one by one.
What are you taking for your ulcer? There are medications available, you may talk to your doctor about it.
It is very likely that all your symptoms are due to the ulcer alone. As it gets alright, your symptoms may go.
Throat cysts cause problems in swallowing only if they are big in size.
I’m taking omeprazole 2 20mg but I’m not eating and have lost close to 20 pounds on the soft diet. Any ideas.
Your weight loss is because of the reduced diet. That’s not desirable. You should be eating.
Many people complain of loss of appetite with omeprazole. Talk to your doctor about this side effect and shifting you to some other medicine like ranitidine (Zantac).
I also have carafate and liquicain. Should I take this too?
Yes, these medicines can be taken along. They work along to quicker the healing of the ulcer.
When I swallow even liquids, it feels like there is a lump in the left side of my throat.
It is suggested that you give it time. Let the ulcer medications act and show their effect. After that, the situation can be reviewed again.
My father has a cyst in his left vocal cord. We got to known about this just a week ago. Since five month my father had problem in talking. His voice wasn’t clear. He went to three-four ENT doctors for this problem but those doctor couldn’t trace the thing properly. Now we have consulted an experienced doctor who told us about this. First, he gave 15 days medicine to eat and asked us to consult him back. Now he said the cyst has been reduce to small size but need to do surgery as soon as possible. And also he told that he was unable to trace whether the cyst is cancerous or not. My father is totally scared after hearing the cancerous word. I don’t known what to do even I’m too scared. I just need a solution for this. Help me. And please tell me is there any complication in future once we do surgery.
It is very unlikely that the cyst turns out to be cancerous. This can be said because, it has reduced in size with the anti inflammatory medicines he took for 15 days.
Still, in his age group, malignancies need to be ruled out. You may go for a surgery by an experienced doctor. Once excised surgically, this problem is unlikely to trouble you again.
Hey there. I have a small little “bubble” in my throat next to my right tonsil. If I mess with it with a Q-tip it feels sort of squishy. It moves around very easily and it doesn’t hurt at all. It is about .5 cm. It is the pretty much the same pink color as my throat (maybe a shade lighter). My dentist said that it didn’t look like a cancerous growth but given the location it didn’t really look normal either. He said if it was him, he would watch it for 3 or 4 months and then check it again. I asked if there was anything he could do for me (I was so freaked out that it might be cancer) and he said that he could do a brush biopsy. I still don’t have the results. I’m freaking out. I have 2 small little girls.
Also I am 31 years old, F and I don’t smoke or drink at all.
It is extremely unlikely that the growth is cancerous. Your biopsy will soon confirm the results.
Such abnormal growths may occur in the throat or other places of the GI tract. The whole tract is exposed to a lot of friction, chemical stimuli and infections throughout the day. It is difficult to pinpoint to what particular stimuli did the growth grow.
It is better not to intervene, and be observant about the bubble growth for a few months. In all likelihood, it will start regressing on its own.
Hi, I had a small lump internally, under my chin, it was sore to touch. I pushed down on it the other day and it felt and sounded like a large spot had popped. I am concerned as obviously whatever came out of it is inside me now, should I see a doctor? Thanks.
A sore lump, internally, under the chin is likely to be an enlarged lymph node. These are the submental group of lymph nodes.
They may get enlarged in response to some infective cause in your mouth or throat area. This may be a mononucleosis infection, any infection of the throat or some dental infection.
Do you have any other symptom, like tooth ache, sore throat, fever, earache etc.
So, I went to my doctor and she felt my throat. She was worried it was my thyroid. So she sent me to get a ultrasound. And it ended up being a cyst. She didn’t tell me anything. And now, I have this weired pressure and it’s hard to breath. Should I get a second opinion?
You need to go ahead with investigation and get this cyst diagnosed. This cystic lump could be a lymphoid tissue, sebaceous cyst or something else.
Investigation would reveal it. Then, your doctor may start treating it.
My husband is 53. He has had a biopsy for cysts in his throat. We were told that no follow-up was required. He has now received an appointment to see the consultant again. We are now concerned that he may have cancer. Could this be possible?
What was the biopsy report? Let us know, then I can give you a more definitive answer.
My husband has been diagnosed having a benign cyst 4cm X3cm in his throat. The location of it is in the middle of other organs. I am worried about the operation the surgeon is going to do. It will not be a key hole surgery. However, the surgeon said there is no urgency to remove it at this point. It had some infection and controlled by antibiotics recently. That was the time we found out it first.
What is the nature of the cyst, the exact diagnosis?
Cysts which have a tendency to get infected need to be removed. Superficially placed cysts are removed quite easily, without much complications.
Let us know the location and tissue of origin of the cyst.
Hello sir,
I have irritation of throat,white patched tonsils and redness through out the throat since last two year. I accurately know that when I drunk very hot water direct from bottle I got it. ENT prescribed amoxi CV for that in very first. I had antibiotic course for 15 days and thereafter I used many time the antibiotic like amoxi azitromycin etc but not cured. ENT tell me that its chronic tonsillitis but due to its last very long and not responding to antibiotics I am worried about throat cancer as I used smoke. I don’t want to remove my tonsils as my physician told me that its very less effective. Please advice me thank you very much .I have no other symptoms but get weakness whenever my throat irritated me badly .
Sorry not very hot very cold water and I got throat irritation more whenever I used cold things to eat ant drink.
Hi sir, I have a cyst 3.6*1.8mm in right lobe of throat and in left side there is a thyroid nodule in my throat even few small cervical nodes have been seen in ultrasound. It is not cancerous. All results like biopsy have been done but doctors advice me for operation. They ask me that there is no other way for this. Please advice me. I’m very nervous about the operation.
What operation are they suggesting?
They are suggesting throat operation for removing nodule. It is visible on the left side of my throat. It is cosmetic surgery.
An operation is usually done if the nodule is cancerous or has chances of getting infected or malignant in future or it is growing in size and may involve adjacent nerves and vessels.
One of the above indications is likely to be relevant in your case.
Any operation in the throat area requires a lot of skill and should be done in the hands of an expert surgeon. There are nerves and vessels to be taken care of.
Sir, I have been operated. Doctors have done thyroid surgery. It’s been 15 days. Stitches have been removed after one week. I am physically fit but on my incision, I have seen small white pimples and little redness but I’m not feeling any pain. I am applying cream on wound. Please suggest. Is it fine or I have to take it seriously and visit doctor urgently?
You need to clean the wound daily, may be with normal saline. Then apply a topical antibiotic cream over it, twice daily.
Check if you are doing this or not.
I’ve had a sore throat for about a month. Today, while eating I heard a pop in my throat. It is now painful to swallow and tender near my Adams apple. I saw my regular doctor. She checked Thyroid and set me up with ENT but my appointment is a week away still. Just taking Advil and soft foods for now. Could I have popped a cyst?
Possibly yes. However, there is nothing to worry.
Cysts do get formed in the throat area after throat infections. May be, you developed one that got burst while eating.
I have left lobe heterogeneous nodule and a cyst on right lobe a cyst on thyroid. There is a visible goiter on my right frontal neck advent to thyroid. Very tender to touch and has been there for years.
Are you being treated for thyroid?
Yesterday my specialist told me I have a throat cyst which is yellow color and half centimeter. I don’t feel any pain or any swallowing problem. My voice has been hoarse for one month and a half. The young specialist suggests me to remove it. I don’t want to do it. I expect it to be gone by itself. Is it possible?
It appears to be a localized collection of pus.
You need to get it drained out by your surgeon. This is a simple procedure.
On September4 . I posted my question. I said I don’t want my throat cyst removed . Because my doctor says even if removing it, my voice won’t be back to normal from hoarseness. Now the real problem for is I can’t speak normally.
After removal of the cyst (fluid filled sac), your voice will improve. It may not get normal, but improvement can be expected.
Moreover, the cyst cannot be left as such. There are chances it may complicate. It may burst, get infected, rupture partially etc.
I too have had problems swallowing, feeling like my tongue is really thick. Dr did the scope 🙁 I have a cyst on the left side of my voice box. I have to have surgery after I have a swallow study done. For surgery, does it require going down the throat or an incision on the neck?
The usual procedure is approaching the cyst down the throat through a scope.
I think I might have a cyst.
20, Male.
I have what feels like a pretty small lump just above my Adams apple and below my chin. I think it popped up about 3 days ago. I often shave and feel that area and didn’t notice any bump before 3 days ago. I went to a party and had drinks, then the next morning I felt it when washing my face. It doesn’t really hurt (Though I do not want to put too much pressure on it in case I cause damage) and it isn’t really uncomfortable or noticeable from the outside. I notice it when I swallow saliva but it certainly (not currently) doesn’t impede my breathing eating or drinking.
Should I consult a GP? or wait to see if it goes down in size, if so what are some home remedies to help it?
Thanks a lot.
Also it doesn’t look or feel like a pimple. It sort of just mildly raised if that is clearer.
Thanks again.
You may wait for a day or two. Try gargling with slightly salted water.
If it does not regress, or becomes big/ painful, you need to see a doctor for examination.
My 3yr old son has a cyst on his throat. When it is knocked it swells up too the size of a grape and gets red. He has to get antibiotics to help reduce the size. Could this cyst be causing him to wake up at night due to troubled breathing. He does a continuous gulping but can’t breath, until we relax him and he seems to breath OK, but it is terrifying. This happens when the cyst is normal size about a size of a pea. I need help please.
Are antibiotics able to reduce its size? Has he been examined by a specialist?
If the cyst is over the epiglottis, it has to be surgically removed. Thyroglossal cysts also need operative measures.
Hi,
Last week I noticed a small lump on my neck, right where the Adams apple is. It was relatively small in size and about the size of a piece of corn (if not smaller). In the last two days, this has grown to the size of a grape. With the rapid size change, any disturbance causes discomfort. I’m not too terribly concerned about it being cancerous as with the rapid increase in size really if it’s cancerous I probably wouldn’t last too long. My question is, if it’s a cyst (which is what I’m really leaning towards) would it be fine to wait until Monday to see my GP or if it get much larger should I seek medical attention before then?
It’s difficult to comment without examination.
Likely to be a cyst. Cancerous growths are fixed to the underlying structures and irregular (rough) in growth.
I am 56 Female. I have hypothyroidism and on artificial thyroxin. I was recently diagnosed with a thyroid nodule of 6mm. Doctors want me to wait and see since it is too small for a FNAC. Last week I was diagnosed with a cyst in the throat. One ENT surgeon wants me to remove it and other one told me to ignore. Little discomfort while eating and drinking. More than that very bad body aches and pains especially in both my hands. Another doctor told me that the fatigue I have is for the thyrodism which I don’t understand. Currently not on any medication for any of these problems. I am wondering whether the throat cyst is a part of the thyroid nodule. What am I to do? Please advice. Thank you.
The cyst is unlikely to be a part of the nodule. A little difficulty while eating may be due to the cyst or the nodule, it’s difficult to say without examination.
For now, treating hypothyroidism is essential. You need to continue taking the medicines till your TSH levels normalize.
I’m Akash Pathania from Himachal India. Since few days I had got a cyst near by my throat bone it also have some pain but in most cases pain is very few, so i’m a little worried. I’m 15 year old
I have noticed that l have tonsil cyst in my one side i checked up with ENT.firstly he said that not requared for treatment but later when i visited he gave 7days antibiotic and gargle.but it not gone so later it is gone itself.now i have cyst in my another side and i had antibiotic but it still in same size but it is not growing not any pain .I fear about cancer.sometime i take drink.plz sugget me
Such cysts are unlikely to be cancerous. Mostly, they regress on their own. Gargles help.
The cysts I had in my throat caused my hand to wither, every joint in my body to react like if I had arthritis. My ear on the right side where my cysts was hurt and turned red. Had a headache and felt like if a hammer was pounding on it. I also would have rushing feeling in my head like I was going to die. Also on occasion go blind for a couple of minutes then sight would come back. Now after cysts was drained I have a solid and face on right side is numb and ear is beginning to hurt. Could this medical problem have started because of paint fumes or paint thinners?
Cyst in throat is unlikely to affect you this way. Complete evaluation is required to know the cause of your symptoms.
I had an ultra sound done for a mass in my throat, the doctor said it was a benign cyst. I’m worried after reading these posts that I should have had a biopsy done. If the Dr is not worried should I push to get an to get a biopsy or second opinion?
If the mass is growing in size or changing shapes, you need to worry. If not, it is likely to be benign.
Hy, I’m having a sore throat from last 1 month..& when I checked my throat on the mirror i can see a yellow cyst on my left tonsils area..& after couple of weeks while I was brushing it suddenly bursted & yellow liquid started to came out..I’m little worried does it gonna affect me?
Likely to be pus pockets in your tonsil area that got burst to release pus. You need to see an ENT. Antibiotics are required to treat this infection.
I recently had a lemon sized cyst removed from my throat, it was attached to my windpipe and pushing into the esophagus. They removed 90% and burned out the rest, but caused a hole in the windpipe in the process that had to be repaired. How likely is it to come back, and will scar tissue be an issue?. It was a very extensive surgery and has been a very painful recovery.
What was the cyst due to? Let us know the diagnosis of the cyst.
Hi I am 28 year old and from last 2 months i am having small bubble in right side of my throat. i had so many medicine but nothing works. this bubble comes when i eat something and after 2-3 hours only red spot remained.It happens in every 3-4 days. My doctors said nothing to worry but what i should do to get fit.
Last year i have gone through my tonsils removal surgery .is there anything related to it ?
This is indicative of irritation at the site where you get the bubble. You may avoid very spicy food, alcohol or any other stringent food or drink, that may potentially irritate your throat.
May be this area is a bit raw after surgery and needs time to heal up well.
i am having Cefpodoxim Proxetil antibiotic from last 2 months but nothing working.
How i can send you the pic of my problem.
I read lots of articals and i think its mucus retention cyst ,its frequently recursive and i am suffering with this problem from last 4 months. whenever i eat i got the very littile bump on right side of the throat and after few hours it becomes yellow/whitish flat place in round shape and after 2-3 days again and again same thing happend. what i should do now and what is the treatment for this.
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Hi i am 38 years old, in the last 5 days had been feeling a “foreign body sensation on the left side of my throat. i went to see an ent doctor and he said it is an eiglottic cyst. i have no difficulty breathing at the moment. Is it possible to not undergo excision of the cyst if it is not causing other symptoms at the moment?
Yes, that’s alright. Just keep a watch over the cyst. It should be allowed to grow up to a size where it interferes with breathing, especially when you’re asleep.
I have epiglottic cyst
And i feel uncomfortable while sallowing saliva
And red patches on my throat wall
And small yellow dots which hurts when it hurts
i got feeling of ear pain which is not so painful but makes me to worry about it
Likely to be having a throat infection. An antibiotic course may be required.
See an ENT for diagnosis.
Hi.. I have been having a cyst/lump on the back of my throat wall.. Wen I open the mouth it can be seen.. it was normal colour but last few months it seems yellowish.. it’s been there for like a year now. I have been showed it to 3 of the leading ENT surgeons and they just saw it and didn’t care much and said it’s just a harmless lump/cyst n nothing to worry abt it. They never even asked to do any tests. But time to time it makes me worried of cancer. Wen ever I feel worried I go visit one of them and they are like stop worrying abt it cos it’s just harmless. Plz advice.
Likely to be a harmless cyst. If it were cancerous, you would notice it grow or harden with time.
Any weakness/ early fatigue you’ve noticed in recent past?
Just to add up to my previous question.. I don’t think it has increased by size. Or maybe just a little bit for the last one year. But Definitely it looks popped out a bit than Wen I saw it a year back.. and it has a yellowishness which didn’t have at the first. But Definitely not a huge change in size.
Well, that’s typically how throat cyst behave. Avoid excess spices, alcohol and smoking. These may irritate and enlargen the cyst.
This one is likely to regress with time. Salt water gargling may help reducing it quicker.
I quite smoking a few years back. I don’t drink. But yes Def eat spicy food. Yeah it looks n feels soft. And also the shape of it is like a drop where the top n left side is more flat and the bottom part yellowish n popped out.
With regards to my post and ur reply, I do have a lot of spicy food… Smoking I quit few years ago. I don’t drink. N also the shape of it is like a year drop. . the top n left part of it is flat..n the bottom part of it is popped out n yellowish.
It would regress with time, as you continue gargling and taking care of your diet. Nothing needs to be done, unless you’ve throat pain.
I have ( apparently ) 3 x cysts in my throat – I can see one on the left side just about visible with a torch and mouth extra wide open. It is about the size of a small garden pea smooth with a pale yellow shiny appearance.
My ENT Consultant said not to worry they are harmless but I can’t stop worrying – what caused them and what if they get worse – I can feel the now although swallowing is not affected and no pain just irritation. They make me cough if I breathe dust or cool air In sharply. My main concern is that I have almost continuous mild earache and a feeling of fullness in both ears since all this started and no explanation as to what might be causing that – it started when my throat issues started 4 months back. Any advice ??
Thank you in advance
These are very likely to be lumps of lymph tissues, that got inflamed when you had those throat issues. As you recover from that throat infection, these inflamed tissues would also regress on their own. It may take around a month for them to go, after you’re fully cured of your throat illness.
I see in back of my tosil a cyst like three months. I meet the local dactor this dactor say me this is chronic pharyngitis and he say this problem is life time stye and now tell me what can i do i am so scred
Any pain swallowing, fever, change in voice, cough etc.?
I have already went in to see ENT and they confirmed I have an cyst in the back of my throat on the left side that doesn’t seem to be growing. They have ran no tests, no biopsy’s and no imaging. The cyst is unfortunately in a very difficult spot to see because the tongue sort or hides it. Anyways It is causing me to feel as if I’m chocking on food, my voice is horse, and it’s been pretty painful but my ent doesn’t think it’s cancerous and doesn’t need removal! I have literally only seen him one! Idk if I should urge him to do something as I find myself crying if pain and discomfort or find another ent doctor? Any suggestions?
Did he prescribe any medicines?
He did not prescribe anything.
Since the cyst is painful and giving you trouble, some treatment seems inevitable. You may consider seeing another doctor for examination.
I have a fluid filled 2cm cyst in my throat Ultrasound doctor said it needs to be removed surgically . He thought sainothing to worry about but am scared . Not of surgery but could it be cancerous? He was looking for vienous attachment? It’s high up on neck and I think next to windpipe . Doctor is waiting on blood test and thyroid test and inflammation test before I had scan . Please any advice appreciated
Difficult to comment without examination.
Having surgery for my throat cyst Friday. Swallowing normally again will be great. Thanks for the info.
You’re welcome.