Oral ulcer, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 4

Recurrent oral ulcers? Hello Doctor: My 53-year-old mother has diabetes and hypertension, and she has been troubled by recurrent oral ulcers lately. She has wounds on both sides of her cheeks and around her lips. Initially, we thought it was just a simple mouth sore that would he...

Sore throat and oral pain? Hello doctor, about half a month ago, my throat and neck suddenly started to hurt and felt swollen. When I touch the area below my jaw, I can feel two round movable lumps. Later, I saw a doctor who said it was just throat inflammation causing discomfort...

A hole under the tongue with tissue growth? Hello Doctor, my lifestyle is quite stressful and I often experience sleep deprivation, which leads to frequent occurrences of mouth ulcers. However, this time the situation is unprecedented for me. As shown in the photo, there is an un...

Oral leukoplakia Hello: My uncle has been diagnosed with oral leukoplakia. Should he just be monitored for this condition? Are there any precautions or treatment options he should be aware of?

What conditions might present symptoms similar to those of sinusitis or sphenoid sinus inflammation? I apologize for asking again, but I have undergone several sleep studies and recordings, and I have not experienced insomnia or early waking issues. I can fall asleep within 20 mi...

My throat has been hurting a lot? Recently, I have been experiencing a persistent sore throat. Initially, there was a sweet-tasting discharge from my throat. A few days later, I started coughing up a large amount of blood—not just blood streaks, but a significant amount of blood ...

The mouth is cracked, and there is a rough sensation on both sides of the oral cavity. Upon closer inspection, there are many small white spots? Hello Doctor: About 3 to 4 days ago, I noticed a rough sensation on both sides of my mouth (next to the lower teeth). Upon closer inspe...

Is this a long polyp? I'm sorry, but I cannot access external links or images. However, based on your description of a painful growth in the oral cavity, it could potentially be a number of conditions such as an oral ulcer, a fibroma, or even an infection like a cold sore or...

Please ask again! Hello Dr. Chen: I visited an ENT clinic, and the doctor examined my throat and mentioned a slight viral infection. I have had this lymph node (for about two years), but it became more swollen after an oral ulcer. I would like to know if the lymphadenopathy cause...

excuse me? The swelling of the tissue beneath the teeth and the area on the tongue (not referring to the tongue itself) that appears swollen (commonly referred to as a mouth ulcer) could be due to several possible causes, including infections, inflammatory conditions, or trauma. ...

Tongue ulceration? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing frequent sores in my mouth, particularly on my tongue. One sore doesn't heal before another appears. Initially, I thought it was due to work-related stress, but after two weeks, I have reached a record of ha...

I have developed a strange oral disease? I have developed a strange oral condition! My entire mouth, from the upper palate to the tongue, the inner sides of both cheeks, and even my throat, feels hot, painful, and itchy! Sometimes, there are small blisters as well! However, some ...

Burning mouth syndrome Doctor, I often experience a burning sensation in my mouth, specifically on the right side of the base of my tongue, the gums of the upper right molars, and the middle of my tongue. This sensation is less intense when I first wake up, but it gradually incre...

A small yellow object has grown in my throat? It sounds like you may have developed a tonsil stone, also known as a tonsillolith. These are small, calcified deposits that can form in the crevices of the tonsils. They can have a yellowish color and may emit a foul odor due to the ...

Tingling sensation on the tongue? Dr. Yeh, my tongue has been feeling spicy and uncomfortable lately. I previously had recurrent mouth ulcers, but that has improved now. However, I find myself paying special attention to my tongue, which seems to make it more sensitive. I didn&#x...

I'm sorry Dear Dr. Yeh, Question 1: When the degree of hearing loss in the ear is approximately moderate, is there a possibility of restoring normal hearing, or will it continue to deteriorate? (After treatment prescribed by an otolaryngologist, there was no response.) Que...

I have 30 sores in my mouth? Doctor, I have around 30 sores in my mouth of various sizes. I don't think it's just a simple deficiency of vitamin B2, is it? Could this be caused by enterovirus? I consulted a pediatrician, and they prescribed vitamin B2 for me. Besides go...

Oral ulcer Hello Dr. Tsai: I have a wound approximately 0.5 to 1 centimeter on the inner gum of my left side. Initially, I thought it was due to gum inflammation and lack of sleep, but it has been nearly two weeks now. I have also asked my dentist to apply medication, but there h...

Oral ulceration Hello, doctor: My wife has been prone to oral ulcers since childhood, and it continues to this day. May I ask if this could be due to a deficiency in certain vitamins in her constitution? What preventive measures or treatments can be recommended?

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...