Patient's question:
At the base of my tongue, near the tonsils, there are a few small bumps of flesh. At the base of my tongue, near the tonsils, there are a few small bumps of flesh. With my tongue, I can feel them like small pouches. On the right side, there are some, but on the left side, there are none. Below the palatine tonsils, what is this?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, the preliminary consideration is lymphoid follicle hyperplasia at the base of the tongue or a new growth of the tonsils, such as a tonsillar papilloma.Recommendation: If it is lymphoid follicle hyperplasia at the base of the tongue, you may experience a sensation of a foreign body in the throat or throat itching. You can take traditional Chinese medicine, such as Yiqing capsules. If it is a tonsillar papilloma, surgical treatment is generally required. If there are no obvious abnormal symptoms, you can wait and see for now. If the "meat pieces" you mentioned have decreased in size, you should promptly visit an otolaryngologist for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis and receive timely treatment.
I hope my response is helpful to you.