Face, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 6

Lymphadenitis Hello, Doctor: I have a series of lumps in the triangular area beneath my earlobes, specifically in the area behind the mandible. On the left side, there is one larger lump, while the others are smaller and resemble a cluster of grapes hidden deeper. When I press wi...

Hearing problems Hello Doctor: Yesterday, while playing basketball, I accidentally got slapped on the left side of my face by an opponent's hand with quite a bit of force. I've often heard that being slapped can potentially lead to hearing loss. Do you think I need to s...

The tongue has many issues, such as leukoplakia? In the past year, I have noticed that my tongue looks different from others. There are many small, granular-looking bumps around the sides of my tongue, which appear uneven and lack shine. I also noticed a white line along the edge...

One on each side of the neck? Hello, doctor. I have a large lump on the left side of my neck that seems like a swollen lymph node, and it has been there for a month. When I first noticed it, I didn't pay much attention, but a week later, I had viral gastroenteritis, so I tho...

Tongue issues? Hello Dr. Zheng, I have white coating on my tongue, almost the entire surface is turning white. The edges of my tongue appear wavy, and I constantly feel a burning sensation on the surface. This condition has persisted for about six months. During this time, I visi...

Tongue issues? There are white spots under the tongue, and I feel two round bumps in front of the white spots, but the surface of those bumps is not white. I just had oral surgery done about a month ago on my left cheek, and I recently noticed the white spots on the right side of...

Throat is prone to injury? In recent years, I have noticed that my throat is not as resilient as it used to be. I easily injure it from drinking hot soup, consuming spicy foods, or drinking alcohol, and the next day I experience throat pain and yellow phlegm, which lasts for seve...

Dietary Issues in Lymphoma Hello Doctor: Currently, I have a suspected swollen lymph node on the right side of my jaw (it is not visible on the surface, only palpable when pressed). Sometimes it hurts and sometimes it doesn't; it feels soft. I consulted an ENT clinic, and th...

Lymph nodes above the right clavicle? Hello, doctor: Last night I felt a bit dizzy and had a heavy head. I went to sleep and woke up around five in the morning, but I couldn't fall back asleep. After getting up and moving around, I felt a bit dizzy and broke out in a cold sw...

Nasal irrigation with symptoms of neck stiffness and pain + headache? I apologize, but I would like to ask about a situation. In October, I underwent surgery for turbinate hypertrophy and performed nasal irrigation for about three weeks. Recently, I have experienced headaches in ...

EB virus testing issues? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my blood test results showing positive for EBV-CA IgA (1:40X(+)). I visited an ENT specialist for an endoscopic examination, which revealed no abnormalities on the surface. Is there a need for a biopsy of the nasoph...

Eustachian tube dysfunction or Meniere's disease? Hello doctor, I have a feeling of fullness in my ear, and when I open my mouth or tilt my face, I hear a sound near my right ear and cheek that resembles something rubbing. This symptom has persisted for two years, and I have...

Throat voice issues? Hello, doctor. I apologize, but it seems I haven't gone through the voice change period. My voice sounds very childlike, even a bit feminine, which makes me hesitant to face crowds. As a result, I tend to strain my throat and speak forcefully, but this h...

Concern for unilateral tonsillar enlargement? When one tonsil is intermittently enlarged and feels similar to other tissues in the oral cavity, but has an angled surface and appears redder than the surrounding tissues, should I be concerned about cancer?

Lymphadenopathy Dr. Lee, I would like to ask you about a round, movable lump that I can feel near my gums on the left side of my face. I visited an ENT clinic, and the doctor said it was an enlarged lymph node. The doctor mentioned that if it shrinks and doesn't continue to ...

After nasal surgery, there may be some yellow-green nasal discharge? In the past two to three years, every time I catch a cold, I experience nasal congestion, facial swelling, post-nasal drip, and thick, dark nasal mucus (located in the nasopharynx). Each episode lasts about one ...

Dizziness, nausea, and difficulty breathing? Hello doctor, this morning when I woke up, I felt extremely fatigued. After that, I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. While washing my face, I suddenly felt unable to focus my vision and experienced weakness thro...

CT scan shows several lymph nodes smaller than 10mm. What should be noted? CT scan of the head and neck with pre- and post-contrast enhancement, axial sections, revealed: - Several small (less than 10 mm) lymphadenopathies in the bilateral submandibular space, both carotid space...

Pain in the entire right ear? Doctor, my right ear is completely swollen and feels inflamed. It hurts a lot when I press on the right ear, and I also feel pain when swallowing. There is pain on the right side of my head, and most importantly, my right eye feels uncoordinated. My ...

Sore throat (near the tonsillar region) Hello Doctor: After taking a nap (lying face down), I feel pain in the left side of my tongue root, but I do not experience any pain when I am in my usual position (not lying face down). This sensation has been present for two months. I wou...