Oral cavity, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 6

Pain in the upper oral cavity? Two years ago, I experienced moist ears and occasional sounds of water. After examination, the doctor said it was likely caused by allergies. However, aside from that period two years ago, I rarely sneeze or have allergic rhinitis. Recently, I haven...

There are small white spots and a rough texture on the oral mucosa (outer edge of the lips)? Hello, doctor. I have many small white spots along the edges of my lips in the oral cavity, and when I lick them with my tongue, they feel a bit rough. Additionally, the front half of my ...

Tonsil stones Hello Dr. Cheng: I have been suffering from halitosis since puberty, and it has been over 30 years now. During this time, I have visited numerous clinics and hospitals, but none have been able to identify the cause or provide treatment. Recently, I have started seek...

Oral issues Hello, doctor. Can the oral cavity really get infected with the wart virus? For example, if I touch a wart virus and then touch the inside of my mouth, can I get infected? Thank you for your response.

Small white spots on the oral mucosa? I would like to confirm what this small white spot is. It doesn't hurt or itch, and I'm not sure when it appeared. I previously had oral sex with a female friend. Could you please have a doctor take a look at it? The spot is located...

Questions about cauliflower transmission? I would like to ask the doctor about the transmission of cauliflower-like warts (condyloma acuminatum). I understand that there is a possibility of indirect transmission through objects. Is it possible to contract them through swimming or...

Oral warts Hello, doctor. I have the following questions to ask you: 1. If there is an oral HPV infection resulting in warts, what are the treatment options? 2. Should I see an ENT specialist, a gynecologist, or a dentist for this issue? 3. In the area of the throat close to th...

Can HPV cause oral cancer? I have been diagnosed with HPV type 58, and my boyfriend likely has it as well. I would like to ask the doctor if performing oral sex on my boyfriend would increase the risk of oral cancer. If it does, what are the symptoms of oral cancer? Where can scr...

Throat and tongue I used to have only a few flesh-colored spots under my tongue, but now I have developed about five or six pink lumps towards the back of my tongue. When I stick out my tongue, I can see them, and there are also lump-like growths in my throat. This condition has ...

The tongue ulcer is not worsening but is healing slowly? Hello Doctor: My father developed a sudden ulcer on the side of his tongue during the New Year period, likely due to frequent late nights and possibly consuming unhealthy processed foods. Initially, the ulcer was large and ...

There is a red growth under my tongue? I'm not sure if this is serious. I don't know if it's something that has grown or if it's swollen, but it looks a bit red and protruding. It doesn't hurt. I had a tooth extraction two days ago and wanted to check my ...

Itchy sensation in the oral and esophageal area? Hello Doctor: I have a question about an itchy throat and cough, which I initially thought was caused by a cold. However, I discovered that there is a white growth at the opening of my oral cavity and esophagus, but the clinic was ...

I would like to inquire about oral infections related to HPV? Dear Dr. Cheng, About a month ago, I performed oral sex on a friend. Although his genitalia appeared normal, I later read various articles and discovered that even without visible abnormalities, there is still a risk ...

Glossitis Hello Dr. Cheng, I asked you some questions about tongue inflammation on November 27, and I have a better understanding of my concerns. Thank you. Today, I had a follow-up appointment at the clinic with a new young doctor. He examined my tongue with a tongue depressor a...

The sound of swallowing saliva? Hello, doctor. Generally, when we swallow saliva, the sound we hear in our ears is the result of the Eustachian tube opening. I would like to ask if patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction do not hear this sound when swallowing because their Eust...

Laryngeal papillomatosis Hello doctor, I felt discomfort in my throat yesterday, and after an examination, I found out that there is a growth in my larynx. The doctor told me it is a papilloma. Is a papilloma the same as a wart? If it is like a wart, will I be able to transmit it...

The inside of the mouth feels rough? There is a small rough patch in my mouth that feels different from the smooth areas when I lick it with my tongue. What could this be? I have a regular smoking habit.

Oral lesions? Doctor, I would like to ask about small blisters that sometimes appear in the upper or deeper parts of my mouth. They are about 0.1 centimeters in size, and I only notice them when my tongue touches them. I am very scared, so I have been picking them off with my fin...

Small white spots on the inside of the cheeks (similar to acne)? Today, while licking the inside of my left cheek, I noticed two very small white bumps that resemble the white comedones that sometimes appear on the skin. They are not painful or itchy, and they are not particularl...

There is a spot near the left side of the lips on the face that feels uneven to the touch? Hello, I do not smoke or drink alcohol. I previously had a viral infection on the inside of my right cheek that caused mouth sores, which took a long time to heal. Therefore, I now perform ...