Oral cavity, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 5

Will swallowing a coin (coin) have an impact on the oral cavity? If a child accidentally swallows a coin, it can usually pass through the digestive system and be expelled through a bowel movement. However, there may be concerns regarding the oral cavity. The coin has been touched...

Upper lip mucosa Hello, Doctor. I do not smoke or drink alcohol, and there is no family history of cancer. About 2-3 weeks ago, I accidentally discovered a red area on the mucosa of my upper lip, measuring 0.2 x 0.4 cm. It is not painful and has a smooth surface. Over the past tw...

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...

There is a hole in the oral mucosa of the palate? Hello, doctor: I have a yellow bump on the roof of my mouth that is a bit painful. I thought it was a cold, but after many days it hasn't spread and remains as a single bump. I'm not sure what this is.

Re: Unilateral throat pain has persisted for one month? Hello Doctor, thank you very much for your previous patient responses. Below is the photo I took today: https://ibb.co/mKHu7T. My throat pain has now turned into alternating pain in both tonsils, but: 1. There is no cough, a...

The oral cavity feels gritty with small white spots? There are small raised bumps inside the left side of the mouth and lips, which feel gritty when touched with the tongue, but they are not painful. What could this symptom indicate?

Oral leukoplakia I recently noticed that I have many white patches on my tongue, and there are a few white protrusions on the inside of my tongue. Can you tell me what this is, doctor?

There are white lines in the oral cavity! Hello Dr. Cheng, I previously asked some questions and went for an examination, but recently I've noticed some changes in my oral cavity. I found a prominent white line on the inner mucosa of my left cheek, which feels slightly rough...

Lymphatic issues consultation? Hello Doctor, I had an infection in my chin lymph nodes on February 13th. I accidentally found a movable lump under my left neck (near the clavicle) that I believe has been there for a while, but I didn't pay much attention to it before. When m...

There is a white spot on the inner side of the tongue? There is a white spot on the right side of the tongue that is not painful or itchy, but it hurts when pressure is applied by the teeth. Additionally, there is a white patch underneath the tongue that is also not painful or it...

A suspected ulcer in the mouth that has not healed for about ten days? When I was a child, I would feel something strange in my cheeks while eating candy; they felt rough when I licked them. I thought it was because I ate too much candy and was lazy about brushing my teeth or jus...

Chronic pharyngitis Hello Doctor, here is my medical history. I am not sure if I am a patient with chronic pharyngitis, but after researching related knowledge online, I feel that my symptoms align quite well. Around the end of August, one Saturday afternoon, I suddenly developed...

Oral issues Hello, I have noticed something resembling a bruise (mostly red with a slight purple tint) on the left posterior wall of my oral cavity. It is not a single spot, but rather about 1 square centimeter in size, and there is no obvious wound (I only felt something uncomfo...

Concern for unilateral tonsillar enlargement? When one tonsil is intermittently enlarged and feels similar to other tissues in the oral cavity, but has an angled surface and appears redder than the surrounding tissues, should I be concerned about cancer?

Feeling of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor, I've been experiencing discomfort in my nose for the past month, accompanied by discomfort in my ears and head. I have visited clinics and hospitals, and I underwent a nasal endoscopy at the hospital. The doctors all sai...

There is a tiny polyp on the soft palate (with an attached image)? I would like to ask if a very small nodule near the tonsil on the soft palate is normal. I feel like I didn't notice it before, so I want to inquire if it could possibly be a condyloma acuminatum?

Oral issues Hello, doctor: Can warts really grow in the oral cavity? Is the infection rate very high? If so, that sounds quite frightening. I've also heard that the wart virus can remain on objects, so if my hands touch those objects and then I touch my mouth, could I get in...

Is it oral warts or another cause (with images)? Hello Doctor, on December 14, 2016, I had a slight contact with my girlfriend's bodily fluids (she had genital warts at that time), but my mouth did not directly touch the area with the warts. I later consulted a urologist and...

Oral issues: dry mouth? Hello, Doctor: Recently, my father has been experiencing dry mouth and throat after visiting the dentist. According to him, after swallowing saliva, he feels that his mouth (including his throat) is very dry, although his saliva production seems to be norm...

Laser surgery for oral ulcers and leukoplakia? Hello Doctor: My father is currently experiencing oral ulcers and pain on the right side of his throat, and he went to the hospital for examination. He was diagnosed with oral ulcers and leukoplakia, and underwent a biopsy and laser ...