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Inflammation of throat on CT scan?
I had a CT scan done of the soft tissues of my throat in the ER because of recurring throat pain. The Dr said he saw stones in my salivary glands on the right side, which he didn't think was a problem. He also said I had inflammation in my throat at the base of my tongue. He told me that it could be my tonsil growing back (had them removed in 1993) or something else, but he wasn't sure. He put me on an antibiotic & I'm taking it. I have an appointment with my ENT in 2.5 weeks, so I'll know for sure what's going on soon. My question is- what could this inflammation be? Could it be cancer or would cancer show up differently on a CT scan? Thanks in advance. :)
2 Answers
- 6 years ago
Unless you chew tobacco I highly doubt it's cancer. I think you should get a second opinion. It sounds like you could be having pain from stones. They could be located under your tongue. Watch out for a fever! You would need to have them taken out if you were to get infected l!
- MarshhawkLv 76 years ago
Ask the doctor you have the the follow up appointment with.
Until then, do not sweat it.
I have a medical procedure scheduled late next month, and I am not sweating it, until the day of the procedure.
