Excessive Saliva Production: Should You Consider Salivary Gland Removal?
Hello, Dr. Chen? I am the person asking the question "Excessive Saliva, I would like to inquire about salivary gland removal issues": https://adoctor.tw/article/57503 &SortBy=&PageNo=1. Do you experience difficulty swallowing? No, I do not have difficulty swallo...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Hello, thank you for providing so much information. However, I sincerely apologize as I am still unable to answer your question because I have not encountered such a case before. Sincerely, Dr. Chen Chien-Chih, Physician at Taoyuan General Hospital, Department of H...[Read More] Excessive Saliva Production: Should You Consider Salivary Gland Removal?
Excessive Saliva Production: Is Salivary Gland Removal the Solution?
Excessive saliva production, inquiring about the possibility of salivary gland removal? Hello, doctor. I have had a problem with excessive saliva production since childhood, which has caused me to choke on saliva (I estimate this has happened over two thousand times). I have diff...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Hello, the condition you describe as "excessive saliva" seems a bit unusual. It is difficult to ascertain your condition based solely on this description. May I ask if you are experiencing any difficulty swallowing? Do you often have a sore throat? How is...[Read More] Excessive Saliva Production: Is Salivary Gland Removal the Solution?
Difficulty Swallowing Food: Causes and When to See a Doctor
Difficulty swallowing food? Doctor, I usually swallow most of my food, but at the end of each bite, there is often a small piece that is difficult to swallow. I need to drink water or take another bite to get it down. I typically eat slowly and don’t eat quickly, but this situati...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Hello, based on your description, if you come to the outpatient clinic, I would recommend an esophagram with barium swallow, as there may be structural or functional abnormalities. Sincerely, Dr. Chien-Chih Chen, Physician at Taoyuan Hospital, Department of Health,...[Read More] Difficulty Swallowing Food: Causes and When to See a Doctor
Understanding Lymph Node Surgery and Post-Op Symptoms: Your Questions Answered
I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that? Dear Doctor: Six months ago, I had a swollen lymph node near my Adam's apple (the doctor said it was about 1.5 cm). I consulted the ENT department at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and the doctor arranged for surger...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam: It should be unrelated and will not lead to cancer. Dr. Yeh Da-Wei, Head of the ENT Department, Hsinchu Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Lymph Node Surgery and Post-Op Symptoms: Your Questions Answered
Is My Sore Throat Just a Cold? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns
Throat swelling I started feeling pain on the left side of my throat the day before yesterday, and I have difficulty swallowing saliva. I saw a doctor yesterday who said it was just a mild cold, but today I noticed that my left ear is also slightly painful. When I checked, I foun...
Dr. Hong Guangliang Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems you may have tonsillitis. This type of pain can radiate to the ears and may sometimes cause swelling of the lymph nodes behind the ear. Tonsillitis is typically more painful than a common cold. If your symptoms worsen or if you experienc...[Read More] Is My Sore Throat Just a Cold? Understanding Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Stage IV Throat Cancer: Prognosis and Treatment Options
What is stage IV laryngeal cancer? Hello, Dr. Yeh. My father recently visited the hospital due to discomfort in his throat, and the initial diagnosis is stage IV throat cancer. Can throat cancer be cured? What does stage IV mean? Is there a risk to his life?
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
1. Radiation therapy + chemotherapy 2. It has metastasized. 3. Laryngeal cancer can be detected early. The larynx is the human organ for voice production, composed of hard tissue, cartilage, and soft tissue, located at the upper end of the trachea. The main functions of the l...[Read More] Understanding Stage IV Throat Cancer: Prognosis and Treatment Options
Understanding Throat Pain and Swallowing Difficulties Without Fever
Please help alleviate my father's suffering. He has a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, but he does not have a fever? Please help clarify and alleviate my father's suffering. The details are as follows: My father traveled to Europe over two weeks ago, and prior to ...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of sore throat and difficulty swallowing, and it is likely not significantly related to betel nut consumption. The medications you mentioned are primarily antibiotics and anti-inflammatory pain relievers, which may provide temporary pain relief, but i...[Read More] Understanding Throat Pain and Swallowing Difficulties Without Fever
Is Vocal Cord Paralysis Really That Hard to Treat?
Is vocal cord paralysis really that difficult to treat? Is vocal cord paralysis really that difficult to treat??? On March 18, I lost my voice and visited an ENT clinic. On March 20, I still had no voice, and during an endoscopic examination, right vocal cord paralysis was discov...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
1. On March 21, a consultation at the medical center included an endoscopic examination, confirming that there were no masses in the lungs. Answer: It should be a chest X-ray that confirmed no pulmonary lesions. 2. Initial assessment indicated peripheral nerve damage, and a 4-d...[Read More] Is Vocal Cord Paralysis Really That Hard to Treat?
Understanding Air Regurgitation During Eating: Causes and Solutions
The process of eating can easily lead to the expulsion of air? Hello Doctor: Since I was in the third year of middle school, I have experienced a feeling of bloating in my stomach while eating. At that moment, I usually stand up, take deep breaths, and contract my abdomen, then e...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Sir, your issue may be esophageal stricture. Whether surgery is needed can only be determined after a consultation and examination. It is possible that surgery is not required. In clinical practice, I have also encountered patients with severe funnel chest who experience eating d...[Read More] Understanding Air Regurgitation During Eating: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Throat Cancer: Stages, Treatment Options, and Family Support
Laryngeal cancer has been diagnosed? My father's condition started with discomfort in his throat, and it has been 5 to 6 months before he went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor diagnosed him with throat cancer. Initially, the doctor said surgery was an option, b...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Laryngeal cancer: Is surgery necessary? There is much debate, and opinions among physicians vary. The stage of laryngeal cancer can only be determined through clinical examination. Diet and bodily diseases are closely related, and it is advisable to consult various literature on ...[Read More] Understanding Throat Cancer: Stages, Treatment Options, and Family Support
Understanding Your Throat Issue: Seeking Quick Diagnosis and Solutions
Could you please provide more details or specify your question? Doctor: Hello, I would like to ask you a question. I have noticed a small, round, somewhat hard lump on the left side of my neck for about two years. Recently, I have had difficulty swallowing food and drinking water...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, based on your description, a follow-up appointment is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Your Throat Issue: Seeking Quick Diagnosis and Solutions
Understanding Unilateral Throat Sensation: Causes and Solutions
Unilateral throat foreign body sensation? I have been feeling a sensation of something stuck in my left throat when swallowing saliva for almost a month. It doesn't hurt, but it feels like there is something there. I went to see a doctor, and some said it could be pharyngiti...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Please refer to the following article. If you still have concerns, please visit our outpatient clinic for an endoscopic examination. Dr. Yeh Da-Wei from the Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Executive Yuan Health Department: "Doctor, I fee...[Read More] Understanding Unilateral Throat Sensation: Causes and Solutions
Is Your Throat Feeling Tight? Possible Causes and Solutions
Feeling a lump in the throat? Due to participating in a singing competition, I sang for an extended period of time. Recently, I have felt a tightness in my throat. When I reach into my mouth and touch the back of my tongue, it seems like there is a growth, but it doesn't hur...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Sir, your issue requires a clinical examination to determine the problem. My outpatient hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. Here is a reference document from the Hsinchu Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare regarding abnormal throat sensations by...[Read More] Is Your Throat Feeling Tight? Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Throat Issues: What to Do When You Feel a Membrane
Could you please specify the throat issue you are experiencing? Hello doctor, my throat has not been very good since I was a child, but recently it has felt even more uncomfortable. It feels like there is a thin layer covering my throat, and it feels blocked. If I don't coug...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Sir, if time permits, please come to the clinic for a laryngoscopy examination. It will provide a clearer understanding of your issue. Dr. Da-Wei Yeh from the Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Ministry of Health and Welfare: "Doctor, I feel like there's ...[Read More] Understanding Throat Issues: What to Do When You Feel a Membrane
Understanding Throat Degeneration Issues in the Elderly
Regarding the degeneration of the throat in the elderly? Hello Dr. Yeh! I would like to ask you about the throat degeneration issue in elderly individuals. My grandmother is 76 years old, and in the past year or two, she has frequently experienced a sensation of a foreign body in...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
You can take the elderly person to the ENT department at China Medical University Hospital to see Dr. Tsai Ming-Hsiu. Here is a reference document from the Hsinchu Hospital of the Department of Health, Executive Yuan, regarding abnormal throat sensations. "Doctor, I feel l...[Read More] Understanding Throat Degeneration Issues in the Elderly
Dealing with a Fish Bone Stuck in Your Throat: What to Do?
Fish bone stuck in the throat? Hello, Dr. Yeh: I would like to ask you a question. I accidentally swallowed a small fishbone during dinner the night before last, and I have been experiencing a sharp pain in my left throat for three days. I usually don't feel much discomfort,...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Miss, your issue requires a clinical examination to determine your condition. Please visit the outpatient clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Dealing with a Fish Bone Stuck in Your Throat: What to Do?
Understanding Throat Issues: Foreign Objects and Thyroid Concerns
Throat issues..? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have two questions I would like to ask you: Two days ago, while eating noodles, I accidentally swallowed a piece of duck bone. However, I finished the entire bowl of noodles. Since then, my throat feels like there is something stuck in it (the ...
Dr. Cai Hongyan Reply:
Hello! 1. Sometimes, mucosal injury can cause discomfort in the throat, which may last for about a week. However, if symptoms such as persistent throat pain and difficulty swallowing continue, it is advisable to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), which requires general ...[Read More] Understanding Throat Issues: Foreign Objects and Thyroid Concerns
Sore Throat When Swallowing: Causes and When to See a Doctor
Experiencing throat pain when swallowing saliva? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in my throat when swallowing saliva or food. Although it's not severe, this sensation has never occurred before, and it has been happening for about two weeks now. Initial...
Dr. Cai Hongyan Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, based on your symptoms, the likelihood of an upper respiratory tract infection is the highest. Additionally, please pay attention to whether you experience difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, blood-streaked sputum, or weight loss. If these symptoms are a...[Read More] Sore Throat When Swallowing: Causes and When to See a Doctor
Understanding Salivary Gland Stones: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
Regarding salivary gland stones? The condition began during my sophomore and junior years of high school. In my senior year, I experienced difficulty swallowing, which led to the removal of my left submandibular gland along with a stone. However, it was previously discovered that...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
If it is a stone, it should appear white on a CT scan. If there is a mass that is not moving, it may be considered a tumor.[Read More] Understanding Salivary Gland Stones: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
Feeling of a Lump in Throat: Causes and When to Seek Further Help
Frequent sensation of a foreign body sensation in the throat? Hello: I often feel like there is a foreign body stuck in my throat when swallowing saliva, but I do not feel any pain. This has been going on for some time. After an examination, the doctor said there were no abnormal...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Mr. Xiang, regarding your question, I provide this article for your reference. Dr. Yeh Da-Wei from the Hsinchu Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare states, "Doctor, I feel like something is stuck in my throat. This has been going on for several months, and I'v...[Read More] Feeling of a Lump in Throat: Causes and When to Seek Further Help