Understanding Acute Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Concerns
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...
Dr. Cai Hongyan Reply:
1. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views pneumonia differently than Western Medicine; a chest X-ray at a major hospital can provide clarity. 2. Lymphadenopathy may be caused by inflammation, and the source of infection needs to be examined by a physician to determine.[Read More] Understanding Acute Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Concerns
Should I Consider a Biopsy for My Enlarged Lymph Nodes?
Should I undergo a biopsy? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask you about the issue of swollen lymph nodes in my neck. I had an examination yesterday, and my lymph nodes are swollen to about 2 to 2.5 centimeters. They are not painful and have been swollen for a year. I had an X-ra...
Dr. Cai Hongyan Reply:
1. Generally, if lymphadenopathy is present without changes in size, hardness, or mobility, it can be monitored. 2. If any of the aforementioned changes occur, a fine needle aspiration biopsy can be performed to analyze the cells.[Read More] Should I Consider a Biopsy for My Enlarged Lymph Nodes?
Understanding Lymphadenopathy: Causes, Concerns, and Cancer Risks
Lymphadenopathy? I recently noticed a round swelling about 1 centimeter in size on the right side of my neck that feels a bit painful. I saw a doctor who said it is lymphadenopathy and advised me to get blood tests for the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This makes me a bit worried. Ca...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, there are approximately 100-300 lymph nodes in the neck. The causes of lymphadenopathy can be categorized into five main types: (1) immune responses, such as tonsillitis or pharyngitis; (2) direct infection of the lymph nodes; (3) metastasis o...[Read More] Understanding Lymphadenopathy: Causes, Concerns, and Cancer Risks
Unexpected Nosebleeds: Should You Worry About Nasopharyngeal Cancer?
Nosebleed Hello Dr. Chen: I would like to ask, if I suddenly have a nosebleed while walking for no apparent reason, and it is quite significant, could this be a symptom of nasopharyngeal cancer? It was winter at the time, could it be due to the dryness? I learned about this from ...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Miss May: The symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma indeed include nosebleeds, as well as unilateral serous otitis media and cervical lymphadenopathy. Additionally, dry weather often leads to nosebleeds, primarily due to the dryness of the nasal mucosa, which makes the blood vesse...[Read More] Unexpected Nosebleeds: Should You Worry About Nasopharyngeal Cancer?