Neck, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 42

My chin looks strange! Recently, I've been experiencing discomfort around my jaw and neck, with my tonsils often swelling on both sides. My throat feels uncomfortable, and swallowing saliva gives me a sensation of something being stuck. It feels like there's something l...

It seems like there is a problem with my throat? After I went out for dinner tonight, about an hour or two later, when I swallowed saliva, it felt like something was stuck in my throat, and it also felt like something was lodged in my chest. When I gently pressed on the area just...

Surgical Consultation for Lateral Pharyngeal Tumors I am 29 years old and about five years ago, I discovered a tumor near the lower part of my right neck, close to the earlobe. It is not visible under normal circumstances, but it becomes quite prominent when I swallow or eat. Whe...

Unidentified mass in the right side of the neck? Hello, Dr. Hsu: I have been experiencing nasal congestion for some time. Recently, I noticed blood in my nasal mucus, which is a small amount mixed in. Additionally, I have an unexplained lump on the right side of my neck, located ...

Sleep habits can lead to some cognitive difficulties? Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a concern that when I sleep, my mouth tends to stay open, which results in waking up every day with a particularly dry mouth and tongue. Since I am currently on an offshore island, it is even colder and d...

Anesthesia issues related to preauricular sinus? Hello, Dr. Hu: Is the surgery for preauricular sinus a general surgical procedure? A doctor suggested surgery during my recent visit, but it requires general anesthesia. General anesthesia sounds quite frightening; is it absolutely...

Lymphadenopathy refers to the enlargement of lymph nodes, which can occur due to various causes, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and malignancies. It is important to evaluate the characteristics of the swollen lymph nodes, such as their size, consistency, Hello Doctor:...

Question! Hello Dr. Yeh: Recently, I have experienced a sensation of blood rushing to my head accompanied by a roaring sound when I squat down and then stand up. Afterward, it usually resolves, but sometimes I also feel a dull headache in the back of my head along with a sensatio...

Neck tumor A couple of months ago, I developed a small bump at the junction of my neck and chin that resembled an acne lesion. Initially, I didn't think much of it, but it later grew to about two centimeters and felt like a soft mass. Two weeks ago, it became red and swollen...

The process of eating can easily lead to the expulsion of air? Hello Doctor: Since I was in the third year of middle school, I have experienced a feeling of bloating in my stomach while eating. At that moment, I usually stand up, take deep breaths, and contract my abdomen, then e...

Laryngeal cancer has been diagnosed? My father's condition started with discomfort in his throat, and it has been 5 to 6 months before he went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor diagnosed him with throat cancer. Initially, the doctor said surgery was an option, b...

Could you please provide more details or specify your question? Doctor: Hello, I would like to ask you a question. I have noticed a small, round, somewhat hard lump on the left side of my neck for about two years. Recently, I have had difficulty swallowing food and drinking water...

I have been sick for the past two days! I'm in a lot of pain! Please, doctor... help me!! I've been feeling unwell lately with a cold, so I went to see a doctor. I asked if they could prescribe a stronger medication, and the doctor said "yes," but warned that ...

Unilateral throat foreign body sensation? I have been feeling a sensation of something stuck in my left throat when swallowing saliva for almost a month. It doesn't hurt, but it feels like there is something there. I went to see a doctor, and some said it could be pharyngiti...

Earplug/Eustachian tube obstruction/Sudden sensorineural hearing loss vs. Chronic pharyngitis Hello, doctor. Regarding the topic, my current symptoms are as follows: Ears: Every morning, I experience a feeling of fullness in my ears, and I can hear an echo of my own voice. I ca...

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Doctor, I sometimes experience pain in one side of my oropharynx, throat, tonsils, ear root, and the area behind my jaw. Occasionally, the pain is concentrated in the ear root. The episodes last for several seconds to a few tens of seconds, generally no...

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...

Throat..? Hello Doctor: I often experience a scratchy and painful sensation in my throat, and I almost feel dizzy at regular intervals every day. Sometimes taking pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication helps, but other times it seems ineffective for my throat discomfort....