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Sore throat, facial numbness, etc.
Sore throat since 10/2015. Began with upper respiratory infection. Antibiotics ineffective against sore throat. Facial numbness since 2016. Aching neck. Tissue loss in face. Loss of facial symmetry. Throat biopsy positive for colonies of actinomyces species. Facial punch biopsy showed fibrosis. CT of face didn't show mass. MRI of neck doesn't support facial numbness. MRI of brain doesn't support facial numbness. Have low IgG subclass 3. Any illness, treatment, or diagnostic ideas? Thanks!
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your symptoms are suggestive of reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. These symptoms occur in certain connective tissue disorders too. Other causes include conditions such as oral submucous fibrosis. Treatment depends identification of cause for your problem
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