Infection, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 17

Ear problems Hello, doctor. In the past couple of days, I've been experiencing sharp pain in the contour of my right ear. Currently, I notice that swallowing (though my throat doesn't hurt) and quickly shaking my head from side to side sometimes triggers the pain, while...

Regarding the issue of left occipital lymphadenopathy? Hello Doctor, At the beginning of August, I discovered a lymph node in the left posterior neck and initially consulted a general practitioner who diagnosed it as skin inflammation. I was prescribed antibiotics for six days,...

Neck issues? One day I noticed that the left side of my neck was swollen compared to the right side, and I could feel a small, round, hard lump under my ear. It doesn't hurt when I touch it, and sometimes I feel a sensation of something foreign in my throat. After two weeks,...

Neck problems 1. If a physician feels a small, round, smooth mass at the junction of the neck and shoulder, it could potentially be a lymph node, a cyst, or a lipoma. The similar smooth sensation felt under the chin could also be a lymph node or another benign structure. 2. It ...

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...

Tonsillitis can have periods of improvement and worsening? Hello Doctor: I have recently noticed that whenever my body feels more fatigued or after eating fried foods, my tonsils become slightly swollen, and there seems to be some white spots inside, which gives me the impression...

Ear cartilage pain Doctor, last month when I was cleaning my ears, I felt pain when pressing on the cartilage at the entrance of my ear, and I kept pressing until my entire ear canal became red, swollen, and inflamed. I took antibiotics for a week, and it took a total of two week...

Right side of the throat, neck, and ear? Hello Doctor: I have been feeling more fatigued lately, and I noticed that the right side of my throat is a bit red and swollen, but I don't have a fever or dizziness, so it seems like there is no bacterial infection yet. However, my ...

Tinnitus and sinusitis? Dear Doctor, My mother developed tinnitus in early March, possibly due to excessive stress (I am not entirely sure of the exact cause). She describes a buzzing sound, and when the noise is too loud, it makes her very uncomfortable. During this period, she...

Unilateral hearing loss, occasional dizziness, and tinnitus? Hello, Doctor! I would like to inquire about the issue of unilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. It seems that my left ear has not been able to hear for a long time, and sometimes I experience dizziness, where I feel ver...

There is a sticky sound in the ear? Hello doctor, I have noticed that when I blow air with my mouth closed, there is a sticky sound deep in my left ear, and sometimes there is a "pop" sound similar to air being compressed. This occurs even when my ears are clean. Additi...

Ear problems Hello, Doctor. I started experiencing ear problems around the time of the Lunar New Year this year. Initially, I mistakenly thought there was a bug deep in my right ear, as I felt pain and itching deep inside. After seeking medical attention, I was diagnosed with mil...

Thyroglossal duct cyst in children Hello Doctor: In January of this year, we noticed a protrusion in our child's throat. In February, after an examination, the doctor diagnosed it as a thyroglossal duct cyst, approximately one centimeter in size. After the examination, the d...

Hearing issues? Since I developed otitis media in October of last year, I have experienced persistent high-frequency tinnitus in my left ear for 24 hours a day. However, I do not have symptoms such as dizziness; I only feel a decrease in hearing in my left ear. Since it has been ...

Sinusitis and tinnitus Hello, doctor! I have been suffering from sinusitis for over five years. Recently, I have been experiencing tinnitus, and after undergoing an MRI, it was found that there is a significant amount of fluid in my sinuses. I would like to ask if this condition ...

There is a red bump with a white top located underneath the frenulum of the tongue? There is a red bump located slightly below the frenulum of the tongue, with a whitish area on top. Over the past two days, the area on the frenulum has turned somewhat white. On the first day, it ...

Lymphadenitis Hello, I was hospitalized a few months ago due to lymphadenitis, and I can still feel a slight lump. Occasionally, I check it, and I would like to know how likely it is to recur. Sometimes I wonder if it's just in my head, as I feel like it might be getting big...

Ear pressure and pain sensation? Hello Doctor, I have been feeling a slight dull pain in my right ear lately. Sometimes the pain is more pronounced, while other times it is milder. Occasionally, it feels like there is water in my ear, but when I gently rotate a cotton swab, it co...

Hearing a popping sound in the left ear? About a month ago, I noticed a popping sound in my left ear. Whenever I speak or am in a noisy environment, my ear makes a popping sound, but it stops when it's quiet. I went to a clinic, and the doctor said there was inflammation and...

Sudden tinnitus in the right ear? Hello, doctor. Currently, I am abroad and unable to visit the hospital for a consultation. Since the 27th, I have suddenly experienced tinnitus in my right ear, as if there is a thin membrane covering it. When I hold my breath and apply pressure ...