I had a severe throat infection in December which eventually improved, but I've had recurrent throat symptoms since then. For the last two months I've had persistent throat pain, predominantly on the right side, pain when swallowing, and right-sided ear pain. I also feel some swelling on the right side of my neck. I have completed azithromycin and then clarithromycin, but the pain persists.
The inner openings of my nose that connect toward my throat are blocked or congested. Because of this, I am having headaches and pain or pressure in my nose, especially when I bend down. However, I can breathe normally through my nose, and my nose is not actually blocked. I’m wondering whether my headache and nasal pain could be caused by something else rather than nasal blockage.
I need assistance regarding my septorhinoplasty. I would like to discuss some concerns related to my nose appearance and symmetry after the surgery and would appreciate guidance on the next steps.
Doctor, I have had a bumpy structure on both palatopharyngeal arches for the past few years, which I have marked in the attached photos. I am 25 years old and a smoker.About 3 years ago, I consulted an ENT specialist regarding this. The doctor examined me and said that it was due to inflammation and prescribed Sporlac. After taking the medicine, the bumpy structure disappeared. However, about three months later, it appeared again, initially on the left side.I have also had a habit of eating spicy and oily foods, late-night meals such as biryani, and consuming alcohol for the past two years. I have recently stopped drinking alcohol and have also reduced/avoided spicy and oily foods and late-night meals.I am concerned about whether these persistent/recurrent bumps could be related to cancer because I am a smoker. I frequently examine my throat using a mirror and my mobile phone torch, and this has been causing health anxiety. Could you please recommend appropriate treatment.
Hello my dad has been diagnosed with stone in his submandibular gland near mouth. Doctor is suggesting for gland removal. Can it be removed by endoscopy? There is no pain but sometimes it swells and then it becomes normal again
Chronic sinusitis is a common and often frustrating condition in which the sinuses, the air-filled spaces behind the cheeks, forehead, and around the nose, become inflamed and swollen for twelve weeks or longer. Unlike a short-lived cold, it lingers and can have a real impact on day-to-day life, ...
Septorhinoplasty is a combined operation that both straightens the wall inside the nose, known as the septum, and reshapes the outer appearance of the nose. In simple terms, it brings together two procedures: a septoplasty to improve breathing and a rhinoplasty to refine the shape. It is a ...
Ear wax, known medically as cerumen, is not dirt. It is a natural, protective substance that traps dust, keeps the ear canal moisturised, and helps guard against infection. In most people the ear is self-cleaning, and wax gradually works its way out on its own. Problems usually arise only when ...
Tinnitus is the medical term for hearing a sound in your ears or head that has no external source. People often describe it as ringing, but it can also sound like buzzing, hissing, whistling, or humming. It is extremely common, affecting millions of people, and while it can be annoying, it is ...
Snoring: More Than Just a SoundSnoring may seem harmless, but loud and regular snoring could be a sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—a serious sleep disorder.In OSA, your airway gets blocked repeatedly during sleep, causing breathing to stop for 10 seconds or more, sometimes dozens of ...
