Lymph, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 35

Matters related to the vocal cords? Hello, Doctor: As an athlete, I injured my vocal cords during training a few years ago. I consulted different doctors at that time, and they diagnosed me with vocal cord inflammation. One doctor suggested that I should use corticosteroids for a...

No content? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I apologize for bothering you again. You mentioned that currently very few otolaryngologists are willing to perform cochlear balloon dilation for patients. Is this because the technique has only been introduced to Taiwan for a short time and is not yet...

Swelling of the lymph nodes on the right side of the neck? I had inflammation of the tonsils during this summer vacation, which took over a month to resolve, resulting in swollen lymph nodes on the right side of my neck. I consulted a clinic physician, and he mentioned that due t...

Motion sickness I have experienced motion sickness since birth. I usually feel nauseous while riding in a car, and sometimes I even feel dizzy when I drive myself. Watching others on rides like carousels or coffee cups also makes me feel uncertain about what to do. I'm seeki...

Tinnitus Examination and Treatment Hello, Dr. Yeh. What tests are conducted in the hospital for patients with tinnitus to determine the underlying cause? I discovered that I have persistent tinnitus earlier this year, and a certain hospital performed a hearing test on me. They in...

Neck mass Hello, Doctor! I have been worried about a neck lump for a long time. I sincerely hope you can take a look at my condition. Over a month ago (in late March), I noticed four small lumps at the top of my throat. They are not painful or itchy. After seeing a doctor, I was ...

I have a lump in my neck? I previously visited National Taiwan University Hospital, but these past few days, I've been experiencing discomfort in my neck, with a feeling of pressure while sleeping. My energy levels are also low (not sure if there's a connection). Additi...

There are small lumps on the left side of the throat? Hello, doctor! Recently, I noticed a small lump on the left side of my throat, about the size of a soybean, which hasn't increased in size. I'm not sure what the cause might be. Additionally, every morning when I wak...

A lump approximately 2 centimeters below the left ear? Hello, Dr. Hsieh: A year ago, I had an examination, and the doctor said it was a lymph node. A year later, although the lump has not increased in size, I recently noticed a strange sound in my left ear when I run or open my m...

Lymph Hello! I am twenty years old. Since last year, I have experienced frequent swelling in the area below my ear, along with the presence of hard lumps. Sometimes they enlarge and sometimes they shrink. Initially, I didn't pay much attention to it because I was overeating ...

Please ask again? Hello Dr. Yeh: Since I live in Kaohsiung, after consulting you online last time, I went to a large hospital in the city for an examination. The report showed that my hearing is normal and my ear pressure is also normal. I have a history of migraines (which usual...

Tinnitus? Dear Dr. Yeh, I have never experienced tinnitus before and have no related medical history, but I have been feeling discomfort for the past week. I remember that I took pain medication due to a migraine, and during a restless night, I suddenly became aware of a roaring...

Lymphatic tuberculosis Hello Dr. Tsai, My father has been experiencing fever for two consecutive weeks since mid-September, but the fever only lasts for one day before subsiding. Later, we noticed a swelling under his ear that became red, swollen, and painful, and it increased ...

Could it be lymphadenitis? Hello Dr. Yeh! My son is 15 years old. Recently, I noticed a more prominent bump behind his ear (the right ear is more noticeable). When touched, it feels like cartilage and is movable, but there is no redness, swelling, or pain. Should we consider furt...

White spots on the tonsils? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing high-pitched tinnitus in both ears for the past two months. After undergoing a hearing test, the results were normal. However, the clinic doctor noticed a white spot on my tonsils and prescribed a course of antibi...

There are small bumps at the back of the tongue? What could the small bumps at the back of my tongue be? Also, could the bad odor in my mouth and breath be caused by this symptom?

There are three hard lumps on the chin that are not painful? About six months ago, I suddenly experienced pain from the lower edges of both ears extending to the entire jaw. After a few days, the pain subsided, but I developed three hard lumps, approximately one centimeter in siz...

Acute tonsillitis On August 15th, in the early morning, I experienced difficulty breathing, a heavy feeling in my chest, and severe pain in my temples. My body temperature was 36.9 degrees Celsius. Upon examination, I found 2 to 3 swollen lymph nodes below my right ear, while the...

Lymph nodes Symptoms: Enlarged lymph nodes Duration: Over 1 month Additional information: Previously had tonsillitis. Upon palpating both sides of the earlobes and the area below the jaw, enlarged lymph nodes seem to be present. This has persisted for over a month. A month ago, t...

Lymphadenopathy I previously experienced tonsillitis and noticed swollen lymph nodes when palpating the area below my earlobes and along my jawline. This has been ongoing for over a month. About a month ago, I had soreness, and I consulted an otolaryngologist. The doctor only per...