Swallowing, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 33

Dislike eating and forcefully swallowing can sometimes lead to vomiting? Hello, my daughter is one year and ten months old and was born at 36 weeks as part of a set of twins. She weighed only 1306 grams at birth and has always had difficulty breastfeeding, often spilling milk fro...

Laryngeal cancer has been diagnosed? My father's condition started with discomfort in his throat, and it has been 5 to 6 months before he went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor diagnosed him with throat cancer. Initially, the doctor said surgery was an option, b...

Could you please provide more details or specify your question? Doctor: Hello, I would like to ask you a question. I have noticed a small, round, somewhat hard lump on the left side of my neck for about two years. Recently, I have had difficulty swallowing food and drinking water...

Unilateral throat foreign body sensation? I have been feeling a sensation of something stuck in my left throat when swallowing saliva for almost a month. It doesn't hurt, but it feels like there is something there. I went to see a doctor, and some said it could be pharyngiti...

Earplug/Eustachian tube obstruction/Sudden sensorineural hearing loss vs. Chronic pharyngitis Hello, doctor. Regarding the topic, my current symptoms are as follows: Ears: Every morning, I experience a feeling of fullness in my ears, and I can hear an echo of my own voice. I ca...

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Doctor, I sometimes experience pain in one side of my oropharynx, throat, tonsils, ear root, and the area behind my jaw. Occasionally, the pain is concentrated in the ear root. The episodes last for several seconds to a few tens of seconds, generally no...

No content? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I apologize for bothering you again. You mentioned that currently very few otolaryngologists are willing to perform cochlear balloon dilation for patients. Is this because the technique has only been introduced to Taiwan for a short time and is not yet...

The ear feels congested? Hello, doctor! I originally worked in software programming and often needed to make phone calls with clients. Since the company phone does not have a hands-free option, I frequently held the receiver to my left ear. After some time, I noticed that my left...

Throat..? Hello Doctor: I often experience a scratchy and painful sensation in my throat, and I almost feel dizzy at regular intervals every day. Sometimes taking pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication helps, but other times it seems ineffective for my throat discomfort....

Motion sickness I have experienced motion sickness since birth. I usually feel nauseous while riding in a car, and sometimes I even feel dizzy when I drive myself. Watching others on rides like carousels or coffee cups also makes me feel uncertain about what to do. I'm seeki...

Inner ear imbalance On the morning of March 12 this year, I suddenly experienced dizziness upon waking up, with objects appearing to spin (I can't remember if it was to the left or right, and it lasted about 10 seconds). I felt nauseous but did not vomit. When swallowing sal...

Feeling a lump in the throat? Due to participating in a singing competition, I sang for an extended period of time. Recently, I have felt a tightness in my throat. When I reach into my mouth and touch the back of my tongue, it seems like there is a growth, but it doesn't hur...

Could you please specify the throat issue you are experiencing? Hello doctor, my throat has not been very good since I was a child, but recently it has felt even more uncomfortable. It feels like there is a thin layer covering my throat, and it feels blocked. If I don't coug...

Regarding the degeneration of the throat in the elderly? Hello Dr. Yeh! I would like to ask you about the throat degeneration issue in elderly individuals. My grandmother is 76 years old, and in the past year or two, she has frequently experienced a sensation of a foreign body in...

Fish bone stuck in the throat? Hello, Dr. Yeh: I would like to ask you a question. I accidentally swallowed a small fishbone during dinner the night before last, and I have been experiencing a sharp pain in my left throat for three days. I usually don't feel much discomfort,...

Throat issues..? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have two questions I would like to ask you: Two days ago, while eating noodles, I accidentally swallowed a piece of duck bone. However, I finished the entire bowl of noodles. Since then, my throat feels like there is something stuck in it (the ...

Experiencing throat pain when swallowing saliva? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in my throat when swallowing saliva or food. Although it's not severe, this sensation has never occurred before, and it has been happening for about two weeks now. Initial...

Do you have a sensation of a foreign body in your throat? Hello, Dr. Yeh: About two months ago, I had a mild cold. After that, I went out singing and drinking with some friends. When I woke up, my throat was extremely painful. Although I eventually recovered, my throat still feel...

Throat and esophagus Hello, doctor. It's been about three days. I went out singing with friends one night, and when I woke up, I felt like something was stuck in my throat, and it hurts a lot. At first, I thought I had swallowed something, so I tried drinking water and eatin...

Tinnitus? Dear Dr. Yeh, I have never experienced tinnitus before and have no related medical history, but I have been feeling discomfort for the past week. I remember that I took pain medication due to a migraine, and during a restless night, I suddenly became aware of a roaring...