Health: Today, I woke up with a swollen lump on my throat. It's extremely... - FML

By Anonymous - 05/12/2014 03:29 - United States - Roanoke

Today, I woke up with a swollen lump on my throat. It's extremely painful. My dad named it Gretchen and now talks about it as if it's a person. FML

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ComoEsJuan 24

Friday 5 December 2014 16:57

She's lump, she's lump, she's lump, she's in my head. But seriously, get that shit checked out.

amadeclton 27

Friday 5 December 2014 17:01

Hey, at least he has a sense of humor. I hope he takes it seriously, though.

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Kooppliii 8

Friday 5 December 2014 19:46

Hmm it might be subacute thyreoiditis if it's just below the adams apple. If this is not the case it's probably mono or some other infection.

Joshery 14

Friday 5 December 2014 20:13

Hang in there OP...Gretchen, just die

WarriorOmen 25

Friday 5 December 2014 20:19

It's most likely a swollen lymph node from an infection or a serious case of strep. Either way, I'd get 'Gretchen' checked out ASAP just to be safe.

Sariasprincy 7

Friday 5 December 2014 21:20

It's probably a swollen lymph node and should go away within a couple of weeks. That being said, sorry about your dad :(

justinemalang1 14

Friday 5 December 2014 21:46

I'm sorry, but I like your dad's sense of humour. Hope you get better very soon though (:

jamalstolesalt 6

Friday 5 December 2014 22:19

Sounds a little like an iodine deficiency

cjmedic 12

Friday 5 December 2014 22:32

And none for Gretchen Weiners, bye!

skittyskatbrat 19

Friday 5 December 2014 23:01

Can be anything from a big tonsillolith to a clogged salivary duct to an abscessed tooth to a bacterial or viral infection. If you can afford a doctor, and it's still there tomorrow, best to go in. Otherwise, hope you're better soon! If you can go to the doctor, tell your dad that he knows gals are expensive and shouldn't be surprised at the bill ;)

kittyfrozen 19

Friday 5 December 2014 23:13

How's Gretchen doing now? sorry =x get well soon OP :)

worldclassrager 39

Saturday 6 December 2014 0:26

How well does Gretchen know Adam?

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