Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava

Why do I have parotid gland pain while eating?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It may be due to inflammation of the parotid gland, a stone in the gland, or a parotid abscess. After a thorough examination, we need to follow the following basic investigations to finalize the diagnosis: 1. Ultrasonography of the parotid region.

June 26, 2026

What do symptoms such as constant ringing in the ears and impaired hearing indicate?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You have tinnitus, a disease of the internal ear that occurs due to degenerative changes in the hair cells in the cochlea. There are so many factors behind it that have to be sorted out. The factors may be complications of metabolic diseases like diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypertension, chronic liver or kidney disease, etc.

June 25, 2026

Which all conditions cause persistent cough with phlegm?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Here I would like to tell you about the causes of persistent cough with phlegm. These are: 1) Rhinitis and Rhinosinusitis. 2) Chronic tonsillitis and tonsillopharyngitis.

June 11, 2026

There is a painless bump on the soft palate. What could it be?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having soft swelling on your palate for quite a long time, which is not tender. So, it may be 1. Ectopic salivary gland.

June 5, 2026

What causes white sores at the back of my throat at 19?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The condition is follicular tonsillitis. The white part is pus that has developed due to a severe infection of the tonsils. I suggest you get a few basic investigations to help in proper treatment planning.

June 3, 2026

What could be the reason for my sore throat and fever, which persists even after taking antibiotics?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I agree with the diagnosis made by your ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor because adenoids are very close to the opening of the eustachian tube (the tubular connection between the ear and throat), so whenever there is adenoiditis, the infection may directly travel to ear. Adenoiditis is well known for persistent throat infections. I would suggest: 1.

May 19, 2026

What could be the reason for the presence of a ball-like feeling in the throat after a root canal treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. I can understand your concern, as you are feeling some discomfort while swallowing in the form of a ball-like thing in your throat. As you are already having a TMJ (temporomandibular joint) issue and recently got a root canal treatment for one of your teeth, you may probably be having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and this may be due to the stress that you are facing presently. So please take some antacid.

May 8, 2026

Will post nasal drip cause a whitish lump in throat?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.It is most likely submucosal lymphadenitis of the posterior pharyngeal wall. This may develop secondary to chronic infection of the nose, paranasal sinuses, and throat. To confirm the diagnosis, you may go for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the neck and FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) from the lump.

February 12, 2026

Can high T4 cause palpitations and irregular heartbeat?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are likely to be having thyroid cyst with hyperthyroidism and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). As far as thyroid problems are concerned, they are managed by medical treatment followed by surgery. Your other problem of thick mucous and hyperacidity can be managed by a change in lifestyle, dietary habits, and medication. You have to consult your doctor for a thorough examination and necessary investigations to manage it properly.

April 30, 2025

Both my ears are blocked.I have been suffering a hearing problem too.Please help.

HiWelcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern, and most likely you are suffering from eustachian tube catarrh. This is a clinical condition arises due to eustachian tube dysfunction. The eustachian tube is a tubular connection between the middle ear and throat. Main function of this is to maintain air pressure in the middle ear equal to that of the external atmosphere.

March 24, 2025

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