Large Lump in Throat

[LisaLumps]

I have developed a large lump in my throat right behind my tongue, but where my right tonsil is.  This lump is about the size of a ping-pong ball and makes it very hard for me to swallow and breath and makes my voice sound funny.  I have a doctor's appointment but they couldn't see me for a month.  Any ideas what it my be?  It doesn't hurt, it's hard, it's red and it is only uncomfortable because of the breathing thing.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you!

[Guera23]

A related discussion, i have a ball in my throat too... was started.

[shannonlee]

Hi,
could be a polyp
this can be determined by a GI
doctor. He/she will do an egd  which is a scope down the
throat= the polyp is removed and a biopsy is done on the polyp
most people however get these in the inside of the throat or down the esophagus and also in the colon---
(colonoscopy) scope up the colon/anus.
most people complain theres a lump in their throat like an adams apple
or a ball/knott the polyp can cause breathing issues and problems with eating.
Hope i have helped.
Let me know!

[AMC5]

I would check again with your doctor.  That seems like a long time to go with this type of symptom.  I do not know what it is, but I think you should get this checked out sooner.  Good luck.