Neck, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 20

Please provide your questions related to lymph nodes? Hello Dr. Zheng, I have been feeling lymph nodes on both sides of my neck (at the lower part of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, near the clavicle) since around March. They are movable, with the left side being larger than the...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor: Recently, I have experienced swelling and significant tenderness in the lymph nodes from my right lower jaw to my neck. At the same time, the gums on the right side of my mouth are also swollen and painful, with wounds and even bleeding. I have visit...

A lump in the neck? Recently, I noticed a lump on the left side of my neck due to pain in that area. It doesn't hurt when I press on it and it doesn't move. For the past few days, I've occasionally experienced numbness in my left hand, some overall weakness, and sl...

Sinusitis and nasopharyngeal cancer examination? Dear Dr. Zheng, I am currently in the United States and have been troubled by persistent left-sided nasal congestion and occasional left-sided tinnitus for the past month and a half. I feel as though there is a foreign body betwee...

Symptoms of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and Allergic Rhinitis Hello Doctor, I am 23 years old. I have been dealing with allergic rhinitis for a long time, starting from elementary school. Recently, due to some concerns, I suspect that I might have nasopharyngeal cancer. I have previ...

Thyroid cartilage on both sides? Hello doctor, I have noticed two symmetrical, round, bone-like structures on both sides of my Adam's apple. They are of the same size, have a smooth surface, and move up and down when I swallow. There are no other symptoms. Could you please t...

Lymphadenopathy About 2.3 years ago, I experienced a severe infectious cold and was hospitalized for a week. During that time, I noticed swelling in the back of my right neck. The doctor said it was due to an infection of the lymph nodes, which caused the swelling. However, even ...

Malignant tumors of the ear Hello Dr. Zheng, I would like to ask about a family member who was diagnosed with a cholesteatoma over ten years ago at a small clinic. They were advised to go to a larger hospital for further examination, but it turned into a malignant tumor. At that ...

Difficulty swallowing food? Hello, I often feel like food gets stuck just below my neck when I'm eating. Besides the discomfort, I also have the sensation that even water won't go down, and it takes several minutes to feel better. However, this only happens about once e...

Rare neck tumors Hello Doctor: A friend discovered a mass in the neck and upon examination, it was found to have spread to the thoracic cavity, including the heart and lungs. A biopsy revealed it to be "sclerosing pneumocytoma," which is a rare benign tumor. The oncolog...

The size of nasopharyngeal carcinoma neck tumors and whether they can increase in size? A lump approximately 0.5 to 1 centimeter in size has been found in the middle and upper left side of the neck, which is not painful. An endoscopic examination was performed, and the doctor sta...

Unilateral throat discomfort with a sensation of a foreign body when swallowing saliva, without fever or other cold symptoms? Since last Sunday, I have experienced a sensation of a foreign body on the left side when swallowing saliva, but there is no pain during normal activities...

The neck feels painful to the touch, and swallowing saliva feels uncomfortable and obstructed? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about a situation I started experiencing 5 days ago. I have difficulty swallowing saliva, feeling like it gets stuck. Initially, I thought it was a...

Tonsil stones Hello, Doctor. I have undergone a liver transplant at National Taiwan University Hospital. I often feel a sensation of something stuck due to tonsil stones, and my right tonsil is larger, which contributes to this discomfort. The doctors have said it's normal f...

Tongue issues? A few months ago, I experienced pain in my tongue that took a long time to improve. During that time, I was very worried and visited the clinic several times, as well as underwent an oral examination, but they all said there was nothing concerning. Later, it was st...

Lymphadenopathy I felt a lump about 1 to 1.5 centimeters in size at the junction of my face and neck. It is movable, does not hurt, and feels firm. I have read a lot of information, and many sources say that if it is movable, it is usually not a concern. My mother also said the s...

Re: Unilateral throat pain has persisted for one month? Hello Doctor, I previously inquired about my condition and later underwent an endoscopy, which revealed that I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causing reflux laryngitis. However, my throat still hurts, so I arran...

Sudden pain in the neck? Hello, doctor. About 10 years ago, I experienced a similar situation. I was chatting and suddenly laughed out loud, and then I felt something in my neck, as if a muscle was strained or something. It felt like a bone was fractured, and swallowing felt like...

Persistent phlegm in the throat? Hello, doctor. In mid-June of this year, I had a cold and visited a doctor for medication. Later on, I felt much better, but every morning when I wake up, I feel like I have phlegm that I can't cough out. I need to use a bit of a gag reflex t...

Cervical lymphadenopathy In May of this year, I discovered that I had 2 to 3 swollen lymph nodes in my neck, so I went to a general clinic and took antibiotics for a week. A month later, a few more nodes appeared near my collarbone, prompting me to visit an ear, nose, and throat ...