Neck, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 45

Neck mass Hello Doctor: I have developed a small hard lump under my left neck, just below my ear, which is about 2 centimeters long. It is painful when pressed, and I have been feeling dizzy recently. A while ago, I even had a lump between my chin and neck, but it has suddenly di...

Throat discomfort or abnormal sensation in the throat? Your question: For the past month, I have been experiencing a strong metallic taste in my throat and the center of my mouth, which is definitely not due to gum bleeding. There is no blood when I pick my nose. Each time this o...

Salivary gland stones Recently, there was a swollen hard lump under the tongue, which can also be felt externally in the neck area. A doctor mentioned it could possibly be a salivary gland stone or a lymph node tumor, but it is unclear whether it is benign or malignant, and a bio...

Branchial cleft cyst! Hello Doctor: I had a cyst excision for a branchial cleft cyst when I was 12 years old, and the cyst was about the size of an egg! Since then, I have frequently experienced neck pain! Sometimes it feels swollen, and at times I have difficulty opening my mout...

There is an unknown lump on the left side of the neck? Hello: A few years ago, I discovered two or three lumps on the left side of my neck that feel like tumors. There is no such phenomenon on the corresponding area on the right side. They are movable when pressed. The location i...

Where are the vocal cords located? Where are the vocal cords? Do vocal cord nodules and vocal cord polyps cause throat pain? I've had a sore throat for a long time and discovered an unknown object in my clavicle area that feels soft and movable.

The symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma can be similar to those of allergic rhinitis? Hello Doctor: I often come across reports about nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which mention six major warning signs: 1. A painless hard lump in the upper neck; 2. Persistent nasal congestion on one...

Which specialty outpatient department should I visit? My father is 51 years old and often experiences nasal congestion, headaches, fatigue, a burning sensation in his esophagus, and a feeling of something stuck in his throat. He heard from elders that he had an unknown incurable ...

Bitter taste on the tongue, lack of flavor, dry mouth, and phlegm in the throat? Bad breath, dry mouth, and ineffective relief despite increased water intake.

Is surgery always necessary for thyroid enlargement? Hello! I recently visited the hospital due to a swollen area in my neck. The doctor assessed it as a thyroid enlargement. However, my blood tests for T3, T4, and TSH levels were all normal, and only the ultrasound showed the en...

Please help? Two weeks ago, I suddenly felt very dizzy. When I lay down to rest, I felt like the world was spinning, and then I started to vomit. These symptoms persisted for a while; every morning when I got out of bed, I couldn't get up. Changing positions would cause the ...

Meniere's disease Dr. Chen: Hello! A few days ago, when I woke up in the morning, I suddenly felt dizzy and was unable to get out of bed for the entire morning. After visiting a major hospital in the afternoon, the preliminary diagnosis was that I might have cervical spondyl...

Neck and shoulder pain, with a yellow coating on the tongue? I often have a yellow substance on the top of my tongue, especially noticeable in the evening. It tends to fade during the day and reappears at night. This has been happening for several years, although there are occasi...

Tongue Hello: I have frequently experienced tongue ulcers, especially after eating fruits. Most fruits cause this issue, regardless of their sweetness; even a small amount can trigger an ulcer. Sometimes, the ulcers appear spontaneously. They are quite painful, making it difficul...

Tinnitus Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you about a serious tinnitus issue I am experiencing. My left ear is normal, but my right ear has been experiencing severe noise almost 24 hours a day. Additionally, I occasionally have sharp pain in the temple area, similar to a migrai...

There is a hard lump in the neck? About half a month ago, I felt a bit feverish, and after two or three days, I suddenly noticed a hard, non-painful, and immovable lump above my shoulder blades in the front of my neck. The next day, I went to the ENT department at a major hospita...

Neck Inflammation in the submandibular region of the neck can be caused by several factors, including: 1. **Infections**: Bacterial infections, such as those caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus species, can lead to inflammation. Viral infections,

Neck mass In the past few days, I suddenly noticed two small hard lumps in the middle of my nape, about the size of a peanut. They are not painful, and I am unsure of the cause or whether it is serious.