Hi
I have had a small lump just in front of my tonsils, for about a month now. I thought it was nothing, but it has not gone away and may have got slightly larger.

Here is a link to the picture: (you can see it on the right of the picture on the side of the throat, in the skin before the tonsil area. Do you think I should show it to the Doctor? I am due to go away this week, do you think it is okay to leave it another couple of weeks?

Thanks in advance

Sorry, I meant it is showing on the right side of the throat, near the centre of the photo, it looks like two lumps. It is causing me no pain, the only other mouth symptoms I have is a burning sensation on my tongue. Also, I am a smoker.

Good afternoon Lizzy,
I am not sure what I am looking at but if you have any thing unusual in your mouth which does not clear within three weeks you should see your doctor/dentist, particularly if you are a smoker which puts you into a high risk group. Hopefully the diagnosis will be good and this will help you to enjoy your holiday, are you going anywhere nice? please let us know what the doctor/dentist has to say.
Keep Smiling
John