Understanding Meniere's Disease: Symptoms and Related Conditions Explained
Meniere's disease Hello Doctor, I would like to ask again. I originally had sleep issues, but the examination results showed that my respiratory control is good. However, the frequency of waking up at night and the feeling of fatigue upon waking have not improved at all. Sho...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: If you have already been examined and it is likely not related to sinusitis, symptoms such as fatigue and drowsiness may be more associated with sleep issues. It is recommended to consult a psychiatrist. Additionally, some medications for Meniere's disease and those f...[Read More] Understanding Meniere's Disease: Symptoms and Related Conditions Explained
Unusual Sounds in the Right Ear: Possible Causes and Solutions
It sounds like there is a buzzing or fluttering noise in the right ear, similar to the sound of insects flapping their wings? Hello, Dr. Cheng. I have been experiencing unusual sounds in my right ear for the past two days. Previously, I had reduced sleep for a whole week due to w...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Li, Hello. If there is no change in your hearing, it may be advisable to monitor the situation, as it could be caused by minor earwax buildup or tension in the small muscles. However, if there are changes in your hearing or persistent tinnitus, it is recommended that yo...[Read More] Unusual Sounds in the Right Ear: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Worsening Tinnitus: When to Seek Medical Attention
Worsening tinnitus Three years ago, when I was an 81mm mortar soldier, I fired four rounds of live ammunition. After firing, my tinnitus subsided. However, after my discharge, I began to experience tinnitus in my right ear. Initially, it was a brief "EEE" sound lasting ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: You can first visit a nearby otolaryngology clinic for an examination. If there is no significant improvement, you can then go to the hospital for a hearing test or other evaluations. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of...[Read More] Understanding Worsening Tinnitus: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Blood-Streaked Nasal Mucus: Causes and Concerns
Blood in nasal mucus Hello Dr. Zheng, I have been experiencing nasal discharge with blood streaks for a month. The first occurrence, about two weeks ago, seemed to be from the anterior nasal vestibule, and I could wipe it away with tissue. Last week, it appeared to be from the na...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Allergic rhinitis can still cause blood-tinged nasal discharge due to microvascular rupture. As for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, the primary method of diagnosis involves endoscopic evaluation followed by biopsy of any suspicious areas. Blood tests can only reference EBV-IgA, ...[Read More] Understanding Blood-Streaked Nasal Mucus: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Ear Congestion and Tinnitus After a Cold: When to See a Doctor
Ear fullness followed by tinnitus? Yesterday, after descending from the mountain, I experienced a feeling of fullness in my left ear. When I woke up the next day, the fullness had slightly decreased, but I developed tinnitus. While trying to relieve the fullness during the recove...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, it is possible that after a cold, the dysfunction of the Eustachian tube, combined with changes in altitude, has led to the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear, resulting in symptoms such as ear fullness or tinnitus. These symptoms often improve gradually. However, if ...[Read More] Understanding Ear Congestion and Tinnitus After a Cold: When to See a Doctor
Understanding Sudden Hearing Loss and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Challenges
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss + hyperbaric oxygen therapy decompression issues? Hello, doctor. On the morning of May 28th, I suddenly experienced tinnitus in my left ear upon waking up. After being referred three times, three different doctors diagnosed me with "sudden s...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, theoretically, sudden sensorineural hearing loss should result in a general decrease in sound perception. Currently, there is no reasonable explanation for this. Wishing you peace and good health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of Otolaryngology, T...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Hearing Loss and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Challenges
Understanding Ear Pain During Airplane Descent: Causes and Solutions
Ear pain during airplane descent? Hello Doctor: Every time the airplane descends, I experience tinnitus accompanied by severe ear pain, which feels like my ears are about to burst. My friends and family do not have such severe symptoms. Should I seek medical attention? Or is it s...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Dear Mrs. Chen, Hello. The phenomenon you are experiencing is primarily caused by poor eustachian tube function. It is recommended that you start to slowly and repeatedly swallow or yawn as the airplane begins its descent. This can help open the eustachian tube and reduce discom...[Read More] Understanding Ear Pain During Airplane Descent: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Hard Lumps at the Back of the Neck: When to Seek Medical Advice
There is a small hard lump at the nape of the neck? Hello, Doctor: Since the end of July this year, I have been experiencing a feeling of fullness in my right ear. This is the second occurrence, as I had a similar issue two years ago. About a month ago, the ear fullness improved ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Dear Hedy, Hello. The primary concern regarding Eustachian tube dysfunction is whether there is a tumor in the nasopharynx. However, if you have already undergone examinations at two different otolaryngology clinics, both of which returned normal results, and you have also had a...[Read More] Understanding Hard Lumps at the Back of the Neck: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Effects, and Management Strategies
Tinnitus issues? Doctor, I have been experiencing tinnitus in my left ear for nearly five months. There is no dizziness or headache, and the sound is similar to the EEEE sound produced by a CRT television. My hearing tests, tympanometry, and brainstem auditory evoked potentials h...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Dear Xiao Ying, Hello, the sound of tinnitus does not have a masking effect that covers up sounds that can normally be heard. However, it can be masked or attention can be diverted from it by playing music or the sound of the television. If most of the examinations are normal, i...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Effects, and Management Strategies
Understanding Tinnitus After Shooting: Causes and Solutions
Tinnitus This morning during live-fire shooting, I wore earplugs in my right ear but not in my left ear. After the shooting, I have been experiencing persistent tinnitus, and it continues to this moment. What could be the cause?
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, It may be a case of temporary hearing loss caused by noise exposure. If the tinnitus persists and is accompanied by ongoing difficulty in hearing clearly, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation or pharmacological treatment. Additionally, for right-handed individuals ...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus After Shooting: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Ear-Related Symptoms After a Concussion: What You Need to Know
Suspected ear stroke? Hello, I had a car accident a year ago, during which I suffered a concussion that has since healed. However, I have been experiencing tinnitus continuously. I have undergone MRI of the brain and vestibular function tests, which showed no other abnormalities....
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello LPLPLEPO: I would like to know if you have undergone a complete hearing test. If the hearing tests are all normal and the tinnitus symptoms are not persistent, it is mostly considered normal. I recommend using distraction techniques, such as turning on the television or rad...[Read More] Understanding Ear-Related Symptoms After a Concussion: What You Need to Know
Understanding Meniere's Disease: Insights from a Caloric Test Experience
Similar to Meniere's disease, and underwent the caloric test? I experienced dizziness in September of last year, and it recurred in February of this year. Currently, I have daily dizziness (feeling like I'm swaying on a bus), with intermittent severe and mild episodes, ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, 1. A slower response does not necessarily indicate a problem, as the test primarily compares the differences between both sides. If the differences remain within the normal range, it may still be considered normal. 2. The caloric test generally assesses for the presenc...[Read More] Understanding Meniere's Disease: Insights from a Caloric Test Experience
Understanding Tinnitus, Dizziness, and Balance Issues: A Comprehensive Guide
Tinnitus, dizziness, poor balance, and susceptibility to numbness? I have experienced motion sickness since I was young, but in the past 2 to 3 years, I have started to feel dizzy due to sudden changes in posture. Tinnitus began around middle school; after running or jumping, I w...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: If the symptoms occur frequently, it is recommended to visit the ENT department or the neurology department at a hospital for a detailed examination. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the ENT Department, Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of H...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus, Dizziness, and Balance Issues: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Symptoms and Hearing Impact
Ear fullness. There is a popping sound in the ears when opening the mouth. There is tightness and pain near the chewing muscles? I visited an otolaryngologist because I was experiencing discomfort due to a feeling of fullness in my ears. The doctor mentioned that I likely have po...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
1. A retracted tympanic membrane does not necessarily lead to hearing loss. 2. Poor Eustachian tube function does not always result in middle ear effusion; sometimes it manifests as tinnitus, a feeling of fullness in the ear, or a sensation of echoing during speech. Additionally...[Read More] Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Symptoms and Hearing Impact
Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and When to Seek Help
Occasional pulsating sound in the right ear. Please continue with your questions? Hello, doctor. I would like to follow up on my previous question about the occasional pulsing sound in my right ear. I have noticed that when I use my finger to dig in my ear and apply pressure to t...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Generally, pulsatile tinnitus is primarily related to vascular issues. If it is caused by pressing on the ear canal with a finger, it is likely not the case. If there is currently no change in hearing and tinnitus does not occur under normal circumstances, it is mostly con...[Read More] Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and Solutions
Occasional pulsating sound in the right ear. Please continue with your questions? The doctor just asked again and didn't clarify that if you use your fingers to scratch the ear canal or apply pressure, it can trigger sounds that you wouldn't normally hear.
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Generally, pulsatile tinnitus is primarily related to vascular issues. If it occurs due to pressing on the ear canal with a finger, it is likely not the cause. If there are no changes in hearing and tinnitus does not occur under normal circumstances, it is mostly considere...[Read More] Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Nasal Bleeding: When to Worry About Cancer Risks
Some questions to ask? Hello, doctor. Over the past two years, I've occasionally noticed blood streaks in the mucus from my left nostril, about every few months. I visited an ENT specialist who performed a nasal endoscopy and found no abnormalities in my nasal cavity or thro...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: If you have already undergone an endoscopic examination by an otolaryngologist, nasopharyngeal carcinoma can likely be temporarily ruled out. If there are any abnormalities, the physician may recommend a nasopharyngeal biopsy. Given the current situation, it is advisable t...[Read More] Understanding Nasal Bleeding: When to Worry About Cancer Risks
Understanding Occasional Pulsatile Sounds in the Right Ear
Occasional pulsating sound in the right ear? Hello, doctor. The day before yesterday, while taking a nap, I suddenly noticed a pulsing sound in my right ear. The sound was very faint, somewhat like a heartbeat but quieter, and it had a bit of a rhythmic pattern, although it was a...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: If the tinnitus is intermittent and not persistent, and there are no significant changes in hearing, along with having undergone examinations, it should be reasonable to continue monitoring, as it is less likely to be a serious issue. Wishing you peace and good health. Sin...[Read More] Understanding Occasional Pulsatile Sounds in the Right Ear
Understanding Tinnitus: Do Benign Nasopharyngeal Growths Require Removal?
About Tinnitus Recently, I have been experiencing a low buzzing sound in my right ear. I underwent a nasopharyngoscopy and biopsy at National Taiwan University, and the results showed benign lymphoid hyperplasia in the nasal area. Should I consider removal, and will it improve my...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello Zoneching: If the nasopharyngeal biopsy results indicate lymphoid hyperplasia, it suggests that there is currently no indication of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and the tissue is normal lymphoid tissue. Therefore, there is no need for excision, and removing the lymphoid tissue...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Do Benign Nasopharyngeal Growths Require Removal?
Understanding Irregular Pulsations in the Left Ear: Causes and Concerns
There is occasionally an irregular pulsating sensation in the left ear? Hello Doctor, over the past month, I have been experiencing an irregular pulsating sensation in my left ear. It feels like there is a "throbbing" or "pulsation" inside my ear, but it is no...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it is suspected that it may be related to the contraction of the small muscles in the middle ear, as it does not resemble pulsatile tinnitus caused by vascular factors, nor are there issues related to hearing or dizziness in the inner ear. It is ...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Pulsations in the Left Ear: Causes and Concerns