Salivary gland, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 7

Oral issues Hello Doctor, I apologize for bothering you again. I have another question to ask. Recently, I noticed a lump or mass on the left side of my body in the area marked in the picture. I'm not sure if it has been there for a while or if it just appeared recently. It ...

Oral mucosal tumors, ulcers, blisters, and cervical masses? Hello, I have the following oral issues: 1. My chin is slightly shifted to the right, and there is a small hard lump that is tender when I press down on my jaw from the outside. I'm not sure if it moves when I swall...

Tongue issues Hello Doctor, I previously inquired about my oral symptoms that have not improved for over five months. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. Is the abnormal taste in my mouth related to the area circled in the photo, which looks like a blood spot? The...

Floor of the mouth issues Hello Dr. Zheng: I previously tested positive for HPV in my oral cavity. Recently, I have noticed a rough area about 0.5 cm above the salivary gland opening under my tongue (marked in blue in the image), which has appeared white and has not improved for ...

Frenulum of the tongue I apologize for missing a question. I have noticed a granular lesion approximately 0.5mm in size on my frenulum. It hasn't changed in size over the past week, and because it is so small, it's a bit difficult to photograph clearly (the photo appear...

Sensation of foreign body in the salivary glands Hello, I would like to ask: A couple of days ago (5/19), I accidentally discovered a lump on the right side of my oral cavity (inside my right cheek) while moving my tongue around. I usually don't touch that area much, so I di...

Oral Canker Sores Issue? The inner side of my lower lip often has a transparent white bump that can be painful. I find myself unconsciously licking the bump. I'm not sure if it's a blister or a more serious issue. It didn't appear after I bit it; it suddenly showed...

Lip issues Today I noticed 2 or 3 bumps on my lower lip, which are slightly raised. There's also a swollen line near the corner of my mouth. I've been lacking sleep, and I hope the doctor can provide some insight. My tongue is also a bit painful, and there are many smal...

Sublingual gland abscess Hello: About three weeks ago, I experienced pain in my right lower jaw and visited an otolaryngology clinic, where I was initially diagnosed with a submandibular gland abscess. I was advised to undergo surgery at a major hospital, but due to personal reas...

Mumps or salivary gland tumors About two weeks ago, my 10-year-old daughter told me that she had a lump below her left ear. At that time, it wasn't painful, and we didn't think much of it. A day or two later, she mentioned that the lump had grown larger and was painful ...

Salivary gland cyst Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a question. I recently had a salivary gland cyst removed, and the wound has healed, with new tissue growing back. I saw discussions online about the possibility of recurrence after the removal of a salivary gland cyst. I ...

Tongue issues? Today, I woke up from a nap and suddenly noticed a transparent, elongated growth under my tongue (with a bit of dark red thread inside). It's about the size of a mung bean, and the surrounding area is red. I would like to know what this issue might be and if i...

Unidentified granular lesions on the lateral aspect of the tongue? Hello Doctor, while cleaning my braces, I noticed a 0.5 cm-sized bump on the lingual side of the last tooth. After researching online, I found that it could be related to taste bud tissue, but there is only one bu...

Oral issues Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you. I have been experiencing discomfort in my oral mucosa for a month and a half (since I had my upper left second molar extracted). The symptoms are a burning and stabbing sensation, primarily on the left side of my cheek and th...

Consultation for Oral Papilloma Hello Dr. Chi, I had a surgery for the removal of a benign oral tumor two years ago, with a surface diameter of approximately 0.7 cm. At that time, the surgeon informed me that it was a papilloma and that follow-up visits were unnecessary, as the c...

Postoperative lip deviation? Hello, doctor. I had surgery a little over two months ago. Besides some numbness in my lips and a hard lump at the surgical site, it seems that my lips still appear to be missing a piece due to the internal sutures, especially when I smile, as I canno...

Oral issues Hello doctor, I have developed something resembling a polyp at the corner of my right mouth, which has been present for a month. Should I seek medical attention? Thank you, doctor... Could it be a tumor?

Painful hard lump under the ear? Hello Doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. Two months ago, I had my upper left wisdom tooth extracted, and ten days later (I'm not sure if it's related to the extraction), I discovered a hard lump below my left ear (in the parotid gland ar...

Temporal Salivary Gland Cyst Hello Dr. Cheng, about a week ago, I noticed small blisters appearing on the inside of my lower lip. They have fluctuated in size several times over the past few days, but for the last few days, they have remained the size of a mung bean. Even applyin...

There is a red lesion under the tongue? There is a red bump under my tongue with a small white tip. It doesn't hurt, and touching it with my tongue doesn't cause any pain. It has been there for four to five days. I do not smoke, drink alcohol, or chew betel nut, and I a...