Ear, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 45

If there is a foreign object in the ear? Today, while riding my bike through the park, I felt something hit the side of my helmet (a half helmet without ear coverage) near my ear. At that moment, I didn't feel anything, but I did hear a sound. Now I'm worried that if a ...

Ear problems Hello, doctor. Recently, while cleaning my ears, I felt some water enter. I used a piece of tissue to clean my ears, and it seems I accidentally went a bit too deep. Although I didn't apply much force, I felt a slight poke to my eardrum, which caused a brief pai...

Ear problems Hello, doctor. Recently, while cleaning my ears, I felt some water enter. I used a piece of tissue to clean my ear, and I think I may have accidentally inserted it too deeply. Although I didn't apply much force, I felt a slight poke to my eardrum, which caused a...

Lymphatic issues Hello, doctor! In March, I accidentally touched a swollen, movable lymph node that was about 2 cm in size. At that time, I didn't take any action, but it shrank on its own, and I didn't experience any fever or weight loss. However, a few months later, I...

Lymphadenopathy Hello, Doctor: An approximately 11-year-old girl has a hard lump about 1-2 cm in diameter located in the left upper cervical lymphatic area, below the ear and above the neck, near the mastoid process. It feels bony, is not painful, but is noticeably more swollen t...

Lymphadenopathy Recently, I visited a doctor for treatment of otitis externa in my right ear. During the otitis externa, I noticed that the lymph nodes in my right neck were swollen, red, warm, and painful, although they were not tender to the touch. After taking medication, my o...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat with sharp pain? Hello, doctor. For the past few days, I've been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, along with a sharp pain. The pain is consistently located just above the line of my collarbone. Swallowing sali...

Interpretation of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan Hello Doctor, I recently had a PET scan, and the doctor said that everything looks quite clean overall, but there are faint areas of uptake in my nose and neck. The nuclear medicine physician estimated that these findings ...

Ear congestion Hello, doctor! I am a music major student, specializing in the flute, and I have been involved in music for over ten years! Naturally, spending two to three hours practicing in a small practice room has become our daily routine. In the past year or two, I have occa...

Heartbeat sound in the ear? Hello, I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. For the past few days, I've occasionally felt a thumping sound in my left ear that resembles a heartbeat, but it passes quickly. It doesn't happen much when I'm...

There are several pink, grain-sized bumps next to the tonsils? There are three rice grain-sized pink bumps on the posterior part of the soft palate. I have searched online but couldn't find any similar condition. I would like to know what these might be. Usually, I have phle...

Nasal congestion and throat issues that won't improve? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my issues with nasal congestion and sore throat. I have a history of nasal allergies, but I have never experienced nasal congestion for this long; it has been almost three mont...

Throat issues Hello Dr. Li, thank you for your response. Let me first describe my current symptoms. It has been four months since my surgery, and I have been experiencing discomfort in the left side of my soft palate and the area around the left base of my tongue, with a sensatio...

There are red spots on the base of the tongue? Recently, I have noticed red spots on the back of my tongue (slightly raised), and they hurt when I press on them. I'm not sure if it's due to eating something unusual (wood ear mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, cabbage, on...

Throat issues Hello Doctor, I would like to ask for your advice. I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body and sharp pain in my throat for over three months (it was slightly milder three months ago). Currently, the symptoms include inflammation and pulsation at the b...

Unsure if it is rhinitis? 1. When talking a lot or feeling excited, I experience a runny nose and nasal congestion. 2. Lying down for less than 10 minutes inevitably leads to nasal congestion and a runny nose. 3. I often have an itchy nose and frequently rub it. 4. I have a...

Medications to avoid before tonsil surgery? Hello, doctor. I am scheduled for a tonsillectomy on August 30. I have inquired with my physician about whether I need to stop taking my gynecological medication for regulating my menstrual cycle. The attending physician responded that,...

Causes of Sore Throat A few days ago, after eating some chips and drinking cola, I gradually started to feel a sore throat (near the neck area) that has been getting worse. I have a slight dry mouth and a sticky feeling in my mouth, but no cough. Sometimes I feel a low-grade feve...

Thumping sound in the left ear? In recent months, I have noticed a thumping sound in my left ear when lying on my right side, feeling fatigued, or in a noisy environment with high-frequency sounds. This sound disappears when I leave that environment or change my position. The tin...

Cervical lymph nodes Hello doctor, I previously had swollen lymph nodes due to tonsillitis, but after taking medication and resting, they subsided and became small, elongated, and movable. Recently, while massaging my neck, I accidentally felt that they are still there; they have...