Headache, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 4

Cleaning tonsil stones? Hello doctor, I was cleaning a stone myself and ended up applying too much pressure... it seems like I squeezed the stone that was encapsulated (I heard a sound similar to a pimple being popped). There was a lot of bleeding afterwards, so I quickly pressed...

Tinnitus that sounds like the beating of a metal plate? Recently, when I lie down to sleep, I can faintly hear a sound in my right ear that resembles a rhythmic ticking or the sound of water dripping onto an awning. It's not the heartbeat sound that occurs when my ear is pre...

Concussion, hearing impairment, nerve damage? Six months ago, I was riding my motorcycle when a car ran a red light and collided with me, causing me to be thrown upwards and hit the car's hood. I rolled several dozen meters and experienced a concussion, tinnitus, headache, d...

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 ...

Dizziness consultation Hello Doctor, 1. I have been troubled by a feeling of dizziness (lightheadedness) for over ten years. Recently, after undergoing all the ENT examinations at National Taiwan University Hospital, the doctor diagnosed me with vestibular migraine. I feel grogg...

Pain in the outer ear? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a question. I have been experiencing mild pain on the outer part of both ears, specifically on the upper outer area and near the inner side close to the head. The pain is not severe enough to require medication, but it...

Snoring, susceptibility to choking, tonsillitis? Hello, doctor. I have had a snoring problem for a long time and underwent a sleep study, which showed no signs of sleep apnea. After having a septoplasty, there was still no improvement, and sometimes I feel like I can't clear...

Can the color of nasal mucus be used to determine sinusitis? About half a month ago, I started experiencing insomnia, which was followed by a sensation of something stuck in my throat. Gradually, I began to lose my appetite and experienced nausea. Since I had a history of mild ga...

Ear, throat, and head pain? Hello Doctor: My right ear often has a dull pain, feeling as if the pain is deep inside (in the eardrum). Occasionally, I hear a sound like there is a lot of earwax inside (but there isn't), especially when wearing headphones, which makes it more ...

Can a toothache affect the throat? A few weeks ago, I had an infection in the root of my lower right tooth. I noticed an increase in the number of lymph nodes on the right side. After undergoing partial root canal treatment, I started experiencing pain in my temple and ear, as we...

I have been experiencing tinnitus for over ten years? Hello, I had an episode of acute otitis media in elementary school, and I first visited a clinic for treatment. Later, I was referred to the ENT department at a hospital, where they confirmed that the otitis media had resolved...

Chronic sinusitis with post-nasal drip? Hello, I have been suffering from phlegm in my throat for the past two to three weeks. I do not have a fever or headache, and I am not coughing, but I occasionally have a runny nose. My throat constantly has phlegm, which I can cough out, b...

Last year, I frequently had high fevers, but this year I have symptoms without a fever? Since last year, after being discharged from the intensive care unit and transferred to the step-down unit, I have experienced high fevers for a week. A month later, I had another episode of h...

Tonsillitis, ulceration, foul odor? Hello Dr. Cheng, a couple of days ago I woke up with sudden sharp pain in my left throat. After an examination by a clinic physician, I was diagnosed with severe swelling and redness of the tonsils, with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. I h...

Why is the lymphatic system constantly inflamed? About two months ago, I noticed a lump on the right side of my neck that has been swollen and painful. Sometimes I also have mouth ulcers and experience headaches that can last for 2-3 days. I've visited several ENT clinics, a...

Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus examination for nasopharyngeal carcinoma and sinusitis? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing symptoms like coughing in early April without a fever. Initially, the clinic diagnosed it as a cold, but after taking medication for a month, my cough did...

Unilateral tonsillar enlargement? Hello, Doctor. About three to four months ago (March 109), I noticed that one side of my tonsil was particularly swollen. At that time, I didn't have any obvious discomfort, so I delayed seeking medical attention until a few days ago (June 2...

Nasal congestion and post-nasal drip issues? In the past, I would recover after taking medication once, but last year, after getting sick, I took medication three or four times, and then I started experiencing post-nasal drip from my right nostril. Since May, I've noticed th...

Urgent throat issues It's been about a week now... I don't remember much from earlier, but I recall going to see a doctor (family medicine) for the first time last Friday because I had a severe headache, a sore throat (similar to cold symptoms), and tightness in my shou...

Persistent tinnitus A few months ago, I started experiencing tinnitus in my left ear (a high-pitched sound). I have had my ear canal cleaned of wax and fungus, but the condition did not improve. Subsequently, I underwent X-rays of my cervical spine, carotid ultrasound, and a 24-h...