Neck, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 12

There is a sensation of difficulty swallowing that extends to the ear? Two weeks ago, I primarily experienced throat discomfort and mild cold symptoms. After visiting my primary care physician, the doctor did not prescribe cold medication but instead provided treatment for esopha...

There is a small hard lump on the side of the neck? Recently, I found a small round hard lump about 0.3 centimeters in diameter on the left side of my neck. The edges are well-defined, and there is no pain at all. The skin appears smooth unless pressed specifically. I would like ...

Nasopharyngeal-related issues? Hello, doctor. I do not have a family history of head and neck cancer. Last September, I went to a major hospital due to a cold and was found to have residual adenoid tissue in my nasopharynx. The biopsy pathology report indicated normal lymphoid ti...

Deep neck pain affecting the ear? I have noticed a few subtle sharp pains deep in my neck (unclear if it's in the throat or trachea) for the past few weeks. On average, this occurs twice a day, with the pain localized between the collarbone and the middle of the neck (the lo...

Neck mass On both sides of the neck, near the clavicle, there are several tubular structures that feel like blood vessels. They are soft in texture and do not cause pain upon touch. When I shrug my right shoulder, I can feel two or three suspected enlarged lymph nodes at the junc...

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 ...

Neck issues When a physician feels two structures in the neck that move up and down during swallowing, the upper one is likely the Adam's apple (thyroid cartilage), and the lower one is probably the cricoid cartilage, which has a ring-like shape. These two structures are typ...

Abnormal hearing in the left ear? I have had abnormal hearing in my left ear since elementary school, and previous tests showed a hearing level in the low 60s. Recently, I have been experiencing tinnitus and neck tightness. Due to academic pressures, I have been unable to seek me...

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...

Tinnitus and neck mass? Doctor, I apologize for bothering you. I would like to ask about my left ear, which has been experiencing tinnitus for a week. I can clearly hear the ringing in noisy environments. I visited a general clinic, and the doctor prescribed medication, but there...

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...

Dizziness while walking? Hello Doctor, recently when I walk outside, I often feel dizzy, with a heavy head and light feet, unsteady gait, tingling in my forehead, and numbness in my palms. I also experience chest tightness, palpitations, and a constant feeling of bloating in my s...

Right Neck Ultrasound Report Hello Doctor, I previously inquired about my left neck issue (#160539), and the physician advised me to have an ultrasound of my right neck. The report for the right neck is as follows: "No significantly enlarged right neck nodes are demonstrat...

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 When a physician examines the neck during swallowing, they may feel two structures that move up and down simultaneously, approximately two fingerbreadths apart. Is this normal? I am a female (could this be the movement of the Adam's apple and the thyroid gland?)....

Cervical lymphatic issues Hello doctor, I recently felt some swelling in my neck lymph nodes, so I went to the clinic. The doctor examined my neck and collarbone and said everything was normal. However, I mentioned that when I palpated firmly, I could feel some hard, oval-shaped ...

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 ...

Lymphadenopathy Four days after my pimple burst and became inflamed, I initially noticed the inflammation when I woke up, accompanied by neck pain. The inflammation has mostly subsided, but the lymph node remains swollen, specifically one on the upper right side of my neck. It is...

Cervical lymphatic issues? At the end of last month, I had a neck ultrasound at the hospital, which revealed two 0.9 cm lymph nodes that are mobile. I did not undergo a biopsy, and when I asked the doctor if I needed to follow up, he said to return if they increase in size. Curre...