I've got this hard lump just behind my uvula on the throat wall, and it feels like bone when I touch it. Is this normal, or should I be worried it's something serious like cancer? I'm really anxious about it. Could you please take a look at the attached picture and let me know what you think?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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This needs Physical Examination,visit ENT docotro for the same nad appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I think I have a small soft palate and it's affecting my speech. A speech therapist recommended surgery, but I'm not sure if that's the only option. Could a small soft palate really cause speech issues and what are the alternatives to surgery?

Yes, a small soft palate, or velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), can indeed cause speech problems, particularly nasal sounding speech. While surgery is often recommended for VPI, it's not the only option, and other therapies can be effective. Speech therapy, prosthetic devices, and even biofeedback can help improve speech in many cases

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I'm feeling a bit concerned because there's this dull pain near my windpipe, on the right side of my neck, right in the front. The pain seems to come up when I press on it or tilt my head a certain way. What could be causing this? Should I be worried?

That could be muscle pain also, maintain proper posture and take adequate rest.

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I'm experiencing pain in my throat whenever I swallow saliva, but it seems to be less noticeable when I'm eating or drinking. The thing is, the pain shifts from one side to the other, sometimes on the right and then back to the left, and I'm also feeling a slight discomfort near my ear. Any advice on what might be going on?

visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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