Throat, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 9

For symptoms such as cough, chest tightness, ear pressure, and nasal allergies, you should consider seeing an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist or an Allergist? I have been troubled for over two months and am puzzled. In October, I visited a clinic due to a sore throat and f...

Shoulder, neck, and chest issues? After a car accident, I initially didn't feel any symptoms and didn't get an X-ray at that time. During the accident, my shoulder and face hit the ground, and the doctor at the hospital only gave me a tetanus shot and disinfected my fac...

Persistent cough and chest tightness after a cold? At first, I experienced a sensation of my throat being constricted and chest tightness, sometimes feeling like I couldn't get enough air. After taking medication for a while without improvement, I was initially told it was p...

Inquire about rabies? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about rabies. This morning, I bought breakfast and accidentally brushed against a dog with the plastic bag containing my food. The dog may have licked the plastic bag, which I then placed in my bicycle basket. When I go...

Questions about the causes of chronic glossitis? Hello Doctor, since I changed my air conditioner around April, I haven't been sleeping well. Later, I developed a condition of glossitis that initially affected the tip of my tongue and lasted for a month without improvement (...

From the end of February 2018 to the end of April 2018, there was unprotected sexual intercourse? I started staying up late in 2018, often going to bed at 3 AM. Between late February and the end of April, I engaged in unprotected sexual activity. In August, I began experiencing a...

Inquiry about concerns regarding HIV/AIDS? I started staying up late in 2018, often sleeping after 3 AM. From late February to the end of April 2018, I had unprotected sexual intercourse. Starting in August, I experienced a sore throat, tongue ulcers, and blood in my sputum. I to...

Do I need to go to a major hospital for an examination? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if the two lumps in my throat are commonly referred to as the tonsils? If so, there are some circular, bubble-like formations on the surface of the tonsils, but these bubble-like circles ar...

Oral issues I previously experienced tongue pain and consulted both oral and ENT specialists at teaching hospitals, as well as clinics and large hospitals. They all noted that my tongue appeared red but didn't find anything significant. After about four visits, the original ...

Whole body is constantly twitching? Hello, doctor. I often experience muscle twitching throughout my body, including my thighs, calves, arms, back, and face. This frequent twitching makes me feel quite anxious. I wonder if it is related to sitting in an office for long periods. M...

Do you need to take medication to recover from a cold? 1. My family keeps telling me that I need to take medicine for a cold to get better. Is that really true? 2. Isn't it true that the internet says there are no specific medications for a cold and that it will resolve na...

Which department should I see? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: A woman in her sixties experiences dry mouth and throat, severe halitosis, indigestion with belching, occasional diarrhea, and often exhibits head shaking or nodding. She has tremors in her left thumb, frequent he...

A cold that lasts for a week without improvement? I have had a cold for over a week now, starting with severe diarrhea, followed by a very sore throat, persistent coughing with phlegm, dizziness, and general discomfort. It has significantly affected my daily life; I often feel di...

Experiencing pain while eating? I have been experiencing some pain while eating recently, but there is no burning sensation. Drinking water does not cause any pain. Could this be related to my esophagus, doctor?

Throat constriction cough issue? Hello Doctor: I am 38 years old, a non-smoker and non-drinker. Recently, I have been experiencing occasional mild coughing, with the sensation originating in my throat near the neck and the inward concave area of the larynx. It feels like there is...

Unexplained dizziness? I would like to ask the doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for over two years, with symptoms including left flank pain, a heavy sensation in the back of my head, dizziness that feels like I'm moving up and down in an elevator, occasional throbb...

Continuous fever for three weeks? Hello, my symptoms have included a continuous fever for three weeks (from March 21 to today, April 9), fatigue, generalized weakness, muscle aches, and loss of appetite (I didn't eat for two days during the high fever and didn't feel hu...

Swelling of the left cheek? Hello Doctor, sometimes I experience swelling in my cheek joint due to lack of sleep and high stress. Recently, I've also had episodes of twitching in my left cheek, which only lasted for a short time but still worries me since it occurs in the sa...

Experiencing sudden throat pain after swallowing saliva following a meal can indicate several potential issues, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, or even a throat infection. It is advisable to monitor the symptoms and consult a healthcare professional f...

Cold + sudden dizziness Last Thursday morning, I felt discomfort in my throat and didn't see a doctor until Saturday. He said it was the early symptoms of a cold and that I might develop a fever. By Monday afternoon (today), I had an exam and after sitting for about an hour,...