Understanding Tinnitus: Can Sleep Patterns and Anxiety Affect Your Ears?
Tinnitus has been a concern for one year? Hello, I have visited the ENT department at Taipei Hospital multiple times for tinnitus. I underwent detailed hearing tests, including a pressure test in a soundproof room, and the results showed normal hearing without any damage. However...
Dr. Li Jiaxuan Reply:
When the cause of tinnitus cannot be identified, it is most likely due to the degeneration of the auditory nerve, similar to the aging phenomenon of presbyopia. It is recommended to maintain nerve health and ensure adequate rest. Wishing you peace and well-being.[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Can Sleep Patterns and Anxiety Affect Your Ears?
Understanding Ear, Nose, and Throat Issues: When to Seek Help
Ear, Nose, and Throat Issues 2 Hello Dr. Cheng, I had a comprehensive health check-up at Ho Shin on June 16, which included general examinations as well as colonoscopy and gastroscopy. During this check-up, it was noted that there is a cyst in the nasopharyngeal area, which was e...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Dear Yang Yang, Hello, if a nasopharyngoscopy has ruled out nasopharyngeal tumors, common causes of tinnitus or aural fullness may be due to Eustachian tube dysfunction. If hearing is normal, you can observe the situation; however, if there are hearing abnormalities, you should ...[Read More] Understanding Ear, Nose, and Throat Issues: When to Seek Help
Understanding Throat Clearing: When to Seek Medical Attention
Clearing the throat action 2 Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if you mean that if there are blood streaks in saliva for more than a week without intentionally clearing the throat forcefully, it is still necessary to seek medical attention, correct? Because I only noticed the bl...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, if the nasopharyngoscopy shows no issues, you may consider further examinations such as an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to check for gastrointestinal bleeding or a bronchoscopy to investigate any problems within the trachea. Wishing you peace and good health. Sincerely...[Read More] Understanding Throat Clearing: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Ear Lumps and Chronic Nasal Congestion: What You Need to Know
Hard lump behind the ear, frequent nasal congestion on the left side? I have noticed a hard lump behind my left ear for about five to six years, approximately located at the area of the mastoid process. The lump is about 1-2 centimeters in size, feels very hard, and is not painfu...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In individuals of Eastern descent, a lump behind the ear should first raise suspicion for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, especially given your symptoms of nasal congestion. It is advisable to consult an otolaryngologist for further nasopharyngeal examination. Additionally, you ...[Read More] Understanding Ear Lumps and Chronic Nasal Congestion: What You Need to Know
Understanding EB Virus, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, and Ear Tumor Concerns
EB virus is associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma and tumors located behind the earlobe? Hello Dr. Chen, First of all, thank you for your professional and attentive response. Here are my questions: 1. Last year during my health check-up, my Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) test was...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer, Based on your literal question, I have carefully read and provide the following response: 1. Individuals who have been infected with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) will have a lifelong positive result for EB IgG; however, EB IgA does not follow this pattern. Most p...[Read More] Understanding EB Virus, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, and Ear Tumor Concerns
ENT Concerns: Understanding Ear, Nose, and Throat Health Issues
Please ask! Hello, Doctor: I had an examination with a physician at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Since the lesion is less than one centimeter and there were no abnormalities in the nasopharyngeal examination, the doctor recommended that I continue to be monitored (every three to...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer, Regarding your question, there is indeed a connection between the ears and the cervical lymph nodes, so an examination of the ears will certainly be included in the physical assessment. If you are experiencing nosebleeds due to nasal allergies, it is essential to ...[Read More] ENT Concerns: Understanding Ear, Nose, and Throat Health Issues
Understanding ENT Procedures: When Is a Biopsy Necessary?
Please provide the content you would like Hello: 1. Is a surgical biopsy the same as surgery? Under what circumstances is a biopsy necessary? 2. If a biopsy is not performed, is it impossible to determine whether the lymph nodes are normal? 3. The physician's report indi...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer, Based on your literal question, surgical pathology specimens are currently the only method to definitively determine whether a lesion is benign or malignant. This method cannot be replaced by physical examinations, imaging studies, or other methods. A normal nasop...[Read More] Understanding ENT Procedures: When Is a Biopsy Necessary?
Understanding ENT Procedures: Biopsy, Diagnosis, and Neck Mass Concerns
Please provide the content you would like me to translate Hello: 1. Surgical pathology specimens are currently the only method to definitively determine whether a lesion is benign or malignant, and they cannot be replaced by physical examinations, imaging studies, or other meth...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer, Based on your literal question, a puncture examination cannot replace a biopsy. The determination of whether a lesion is benign or malignant still primarily relies on surgical biopsy. This is unrelated to the duration of specimen storage. The timing and complexity...[Read More] Understanding ENT Procedures: Biopsy, Diagnosis, and Neck Mass Concerns