Feeling of a Choking Sensation in the Throat: Possible Causes and Concerns
It feels like my throat is being constricted? Hello doctor, about a month ago I noticed a sensation of a foreign body in my throat. I then went to the hospital and consulted an otolaryngologist who performed a physical examination and a nasopharyngoscopy, but no abnormalities wer...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, if a physician has examined you and found no obvious abnormalities, and the symptoms are commonly associated with chronic pharyngitis, it is recommended to start by improving dietary control and adjusting your daily routine. If symptoms persist without improvement, regular...[Read More] Feeling of a Choking Sensation in the Throat: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Hearing issues Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing tinnitus, which sounds like a constant "zzz" noise, for at least ten years. I can't pinpoint when it started, but I remember it got worse after a shooting exercise during my military service, lasting for two to...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 3) Otitis me...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Neck Issues: When to Seek ENT or Other Medical Help
Neck issues Recently, I have noticed a prominent structure on the right side of my neck, and I'm unsure if it is a blood vessel, tendon, or muscle. I often feel a sensation of swelling in that area, and sometimes I experience sharp pain. I would like to ask if this condition...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
If you are concerned or continue to feel unwell, you can first visit a clinic for an evaluation by an ear, nose, and throat specialist or a family medicine physician.[Read More] Understanding Neck Issues: When to Seek ENT or Other Medical Help
Understanding Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Consider Surgery
Tonsillitis Doctor, I woke up this morning with a sore throat and neck pain. I noticed a slight swelling in my lymph nodes, and when I looked in the mirror, I saw a red spot on my tonsil. Could you please help me understand what this might be? Additionally, I experience tonsillit...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, common issues related to tonsillitis include persistent pain that does not improve. It is recommended to seek examination from an otolaryngologist. If you experience recurrent chronic tonsillitis that significantly affects your quality of life, surgical removal may be cons...[Read More] Understanding Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Consider Surgery
Understanding Long-Term Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in ENT
Chronic dizziness I would like to ask the doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for two years without any interruption, feeling dizzy every day. I have seen an otolaryngologist and a neurologist, but they have not found the cause. I do not have vertigo symptoms, only dizzine...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If accompanied by a dull pain at the back of the head, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If there is also ear fullness, pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineural hearing los...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in ENT
Understanding Stage II Oral Cancer: Is Neck Dissection Necessary After Surgery?
Oral mass Hello Doctor, my sister has a hard lump on her left buccal mucosa due to a rupture, and after a biopsy at the hospital, the result was malignant tumor (oral cancer). Bone imaging and a CT scan of the head and neck showed no lymph node metastasis. The doctor has classifi...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, there are various treatment options for oral cancer, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. It is advisable to discuss these options with your responsible physician.[Read More] Understanding Stage II Oral Cancer: Is Neck Dissection Necessary After Surgery?
Understanding Throat Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: When to Seek Help
Neck issues? Hello, Doctor. At the beginning of September, I had a wisdom tooth extraction. About a week later, while shaving, I noticed tenderness on the left side of my throat near the Adam's apple, and I could feel a round, movable mass when I touched it. After searching ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
If you are concerned about persistent lymph nodes that have not disappeared, it is recommended to visit an otolaryngologist for examination and confirmation.[Read More] Understanding Throat Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: When to Seek Help
Can Neck Ultrasound Detect Thyroid Cancer in ENT Evaluations?
Head and neck ultrasound issues? Previously, I visited an otolaryngologist due to a head and neck tumor, and I was scheduled for a nasopharyngeal biopsy and ultrasound. However, I couldn't attend the biopsy due to other commitments. I would like to know if an otolaryngologis...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, a neck ultrasound will examine the neck, including the thyroid gland, for any issues. If there are concerns about thyroid cancer, it is recommended to seek medical attention for an ultrasound examination. As for hyperthyroidism, it is a functional issue of the thyroid and ...[Read More] Can Neck Ultrasound Detect Thyroid Cancer in ENT Evaluations?
Understanding Throat Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: When to Seek Help
Neck issues? Hello, Doctor. At the beginning of September, I had a wisdom tooth extraction. About a week later, while shaving, I noticed tenderness on the left side of my throat near the Adam's apple, and I could feel a round, movable mass when I touched it. After searching ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
If you are concerned about persistent lymph nodes that have not disappeared, you can visit the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) department for examination and confirmation. Dr. Jue-Yi Cheng, Director of the ENT Department at Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare.[Read More] Understanding Throat Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: When to Seek Help
Understanding Neck Issues: Insights on Fasciitis and Care Tips
Neck issues? I suddenly felt a lump on the right back side of my neck. It doesn't hurt when I press on it. After visiting an ENT specialist, I was told that it is fascia inflammation and advised to apply heat after showering. What else should I pay attention to?
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, if a neck lump persists after a period of time, it is advisable to consult a physician for discussion and a basic examination.[Read More] Understanding Neck Issues: Insights on Fasciitis and Care Tips
Can Radiation Therapy Restore Smell and Taste in Head and Neck Patients?
Side effects of radiation therapy? Can loss or alteration of smell and taste due to head and neck radiation therapy recover? Specifically, can the sense of smell recover? Most of the information found only mentions taste, and the statements are not definitive.
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the original location of the disease, its severity, as well as the dosage and duration of treatment all have an impact. It is advisable to discuss this with the attending physician.[Read More] Can Radiation Therapy Restore Smell and Taste in Head and Neck Patients?
Enlarging Left Neck Lymph Nodes: Should You Worry About Cancer?
The lymph nodes on the left side of the neck are increasing in size and number? Hello doctor, I have swelling in the lymph nodes on the left side of my neck. Initially, there were two hard nodes, approximately 2 cm by 2 cm. I went to a large hospital for examination and had a bio...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, based on your description, "However, during the days of waiting for the report, the left side of my neck has developed about eight lymph nodes that have grown together, extending close to the collarbone." Rapidly enlarging cervical lymph nodes are often indicativ...[Read More] Enlarging Left Neck Lymph Nodes: Should You Worry About Cancer?
Understanding Neck Pain During Swallowing: Causes and Solutions
Neck problems Hello, Doctor: For the past few days, I have been experiencing pain on the left side of my neck when swallowing saliva or eating, particularly in the area between the bone below the left side of my face and the upper part of my neck. It is not a sore throat, but rat...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is more likely to be temporomandibular joint disorder or cervical muscle inflammation. If the condition is still progressing, it is advisable to consult an otolaryngologist and consider medication as needed. Wishing you safety and good health.[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain During Swallowing: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Dizziness: Is Mucus Buildup Triggering Your Symptoms?
Could you please clarify what you mean by dizziness? Hello Doctor: At the end of June, I started experiencing a sensation of phlegm in my throat (transmitted by my child), followed by general weakness, headaches, and a feeling of pressure in my head, along with sudden dizziness. ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If accompanied by a dull headache, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If there are symptoms of ear fullness, pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineural hearing loss, Meniere&#...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Is Mucus Buildup Triggering Your Symptoms?
Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Next Steps
Once, when I squatted down and stood up, I experienced a rapid popping sound in my left ear? I have been experiencing pulsatile tinnitus in my right ear every night for the past six months. It is a high-pitched tone that I can only hear when I am sleeping. I have undergone EEG an...
Dr. Li Jiaxuan Reply:
Could you please tell me if there were any abnormalities found during the EEG MRI, hearing tests, or when the mouth was opened to palpate the neck? If not, it is usually suspected to be rhinitis or sinusitis, and for vascular ear nerve inflammation, it is recommended to proceed w...[Read More] Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Next Steps
Understanding Dizziness: Is Mucus Buildup the Culprit?
Could you please specify what you would like to know about dizziness? Hello Doctor: At the end of June, I started experiencing phlegm in my throat (transmitted from my child), followed by general weakness, headaches, and a feeling of pressure in my head, along with sudden dizzine...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If accompanied by a dull headache -> it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If there is also ear fullness, pressure, or hearing loss -> it may indicate sudden sensorineural hearing loss, Meniere...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Is Mucus Buildup the Culprit?
Post-Surgery Hard Lump Near Neck Tumor Removal Site: Causes and Concerns
A firm mass approximately 3 by 5 centimeters in size has developed adjacent to the surgical wound following neck tumor excision? Hello Doctor, my father has metastatic tumors in the left neck due to head and neck cancer. Recently, he underwent a neck dissection to remove the tumo...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, if the lump at the wound site continues to grow or harden, it is advisable to return for an earlier consultation with the original surgeon to discuss any changes or whether further intervention is necessary. Wishing you safety and good health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Hard Lump Near Neck Tumor Removal Site: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Nausea When Touching the Neck: ENT Insights
Nauseous sensation when touching the neck? Hello Doctor, recently when I touch my neck or press it lightly, I feel nauseous. Even without touching, my throat feels uncomfortable, and I have gastrointestinal discomfort. I visited a doctor in June for gastrointestinal issues and wa...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: It may be related to stress, but structural issues need to be ruled out first. It is recommended to visit an otolaryngologist or a gastroenterologist for examination. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of Otolaryngology, T...[Read More] Understanding Nausea When Touching the Neck: ENT Insights
Understanding Dizziness and Lightheadedness: ENT Insights and Concerns
Questions related to dizziness and lightheadedness? Hello, Doctor. I've been experiencing mild dizziness and lightheadedness for the past six months, and I would like to ask you some questions: The dizziness occurs when I am still, and I feel as if I am swaying slightly, alo...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness has many possible causes: 1) If accompanied by a dull headache, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If there is ear fullness, pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineural hearing loss, Meniere's disease, or acute...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Lightheadedness: ENT Insights and Concerns
Recurring ENT Symptoms: When to Seek Further Medical Attention?
Symptoms have recurred after six months, and there are additional symptoms? At the beginning of the year, I experienced recurrent nasal congestion, followed by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and itchy ears, which prompted me to visit a clinic. I forgot which side of the sinus th...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the situation you described may be chronic pharyngitis. It is recommended to undergo laryngoscopy to rule out any masses, as well as to consider medication treatment. In addition to medication, please pay attention to the following daily living tips: avoid lying down for t...[Read More] Recurring ENT Symptoms: When to Seek Further Medical Attention?