Ear, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 57

There is a small white spot on the tip of my tongue that causes a sharp pain? Since yesterday (12/14), I noticed a sharp pain at the tip of my tongue, especially when it touches my teeth. Upon closer inspection in the mirror, it seems like there is a small white bump, about the s...

Unilateral tinnitus Hello, doctor. I am the person who previously experienced discomfort in my ear due to accidentally activating the speakerphone during a call. I have undergone hearing tests (tympanometry and audiometry), and the results show that my left ear has a hearing leve...

A hard lump from the orbit to the bridge of the nose? Recently, I suddenly noticed that the area from the eye socket to the bridge of my nose on the right side of my face has a noticeable pulsating blood vessel. A part of my right face feels distinctly more prominent than the lef...

There is a foreign object in the left mandibular angle? Hello, several years ago I noticed a lump on the angle of my left jaw. It has never been painful when pressed, but occasionally it seems to get larger, and at times it appears to shrink. Although it doesn't hurt and doe...

Accidental ingestion of a fishbone? After eating chicken leg and fish on December 12, I felt a sensation of something stuck in my throat. I'm unsure if it's gastroesophageal reflux or if a bone or thorn is lodged in my throat. I would like to ask the doctor what symptom...

Noise-induced hearing loss Hello Dr. Cheng, on December 4th, while talking on the phone with my left ear, my face accidentally activated the speakerphone at maximum volume, resulting in noise-induced damage. After some time (and taking oral steroids), the feeling of ear fullness ...

Nail lodged in the throat? Hello Doctor, I have a habit of biting my nails. Once, while biting my nails, I sneezed and accidentally inhaled a nail. It seems to be lodged somewhere between my throat and trachea, possibly near the pharynx. The position shifts slightly when I eat or...

Phlegm issues with thick mucus and symptoms of thirst? Hello doctor, I have a problem with nasal allergies and recently I've been experiencing sudden intense thirst at times. No matter how much water I drink, the feeling doesn't improve, but after a while, I suddenly ex...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor, I am in the United States. I saw an ENT specialist on November 2nd. The doctor used a nasal endoscope to examine my nose and throat. He diagnosed me with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (...

Underwent electrosurgery, but it was ineffective? Hello, I would like to inquire about my nose. I previously underwent electrocautery surgery, and for a period after the surgery, I did not experience any nosebleeds. However, two years later, I started having nosebleeds again. The...

There is some discomfort in the ear? Hello, Dr. Zheng. This morning, while I was on the phone using my mobile, I accidentally activated the speakerphone at maximum volume. I felt a sudden vibration in my eardrum, and initially, there was some pain in my ear. By the afternoon, my ...

Questions regarding the location of the submandibular gland? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask a few questions: 1. Generally speaking, is the submandibular gland palpable? Or can it be felt more easily in thinner individuals (with a BMI of approximately 16.7)? I can feel a lump ...

Dysphagia Hello doctor, my mother has recently been unable to swallow, not even a small sip of water. She also has no saliva production and can barely extend her tongue (at most, it reaches her lips and has limited lateral movement). She struggles to open her mouth (the sounds fo...

Sore throat for one day, persistent sensation of a foreign body for three days, and ear pain? Hello, Doctor. I experienced a sore throat that lasted only one day, and it hurt even when drinking water, but there was no difficulty breathing. After the sore throat appeared, the pain...

Tonsil and throat issues? Hello Doctor: I used a tongue depressor and noticed a protrusion on the inner membrane behind the tonsils, located at the back of the throat, which appears white. It may be a tonsil stone encapsulated within. The uvula also seems a bit softer than usual ...

The lips are slightly swollen and often appear red. When flipped inside out, there are numerous small petechiae, and there is a mild burning sensation and itching at the lower edge? Hello Dr. Zheng, this morning when I woke up, I noticed that my lips were slightly swollen and app...

If the tonsillitis has not improved for a long time, it is important to consult a healthcare professional. They can evaluate the situation and determine whether to continue or discontinue antibiotics based on the specific circumstances, including the severity of the infection and...

Loud tinnitus I fell a month ago and had a hemorrhage in my head. I have since returned home to rest, but I am experiencing tinnitus and fluctuations in my hearing, where sounds seem much louder or softer. I have seen multiple doctors, but none have been able to determine the cau...

Red and white protrusions on the tongue margins? About five years ago, I had a persistent ulcer on the edge of my tongue that did not heal. I went to the hospital for a biopsy, and the results indicated "a mass on the tongue with epidermal hyperplasia and moderate dysplasia....

Swelling in the oral cavity with pain below the left jaw and ear? Hello, Doctor. About a week ago, I noticed that after inflating my mouth, I experienced a tingling and aching sensation near the bone under my left jaw, just below my ear. When I pressed on that area after inflatin...