Can I take nasal steroid spray to treat nasal inflammation and clogged ear?
Hello doctor,
I had inflammation inside the nose and ear clogged. I had water in the ear, and it went away, but I still feel some balance issue. I am currently under nasal steroid spray.
24 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Does drinking carbonated drinks causes voice change?
Hello doctor,
Because of drinking energy drinks and soda drinks since last 10 years daily, I feel my voice quality has decreased. I feel that my voice is unattractive. I do not know what words to use but I feel that there is some problem. The quality of the voice feels low. Please give me solution or answer.
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How to treat large tonsils with cysts?
Hello doctor,
I have large tonsils, one is larger than the other, and one has a cyst. I am a 21-year-old male with a potential history of GERD. I take Rennies. However, I have been given Lansoprazole. I am a medical student, so I am paranoid about cancer. I do not have any weight loss. My thoughts are glandular fever or HPV. No sore throat, and I have been using a steroid spray for about a week. I have a constant feeling of something in the back of my throat. Please help.
22 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
I have a small bump on the throat with a raw feel. Why?
Hello doctor,
I am someone who suffers from health anxiety. I notice a lot of changes with my body. However, I had an appointment to get my throat looked at today but was declined due to COVID-19 concerns. I do not feel this is COVID-19 related, however. I have a spot on my bottom right side of my mouth. A skin colored type of bump or growth. It almost reminds me of like a pimple. I am not sure what I am even seeing, and it is hard for me to describe. I have had a raw feeling throat for about a week and a half now. Nothing major, no serious pain in my throat, not even a bad sore throat. I have also had a lot of drainage from my sinuses. I have had canker sore issues consistently for the past nine months now though. Constantly, without fail, one will heal, two will appear. I have had headaches off and on, again, nothing major. I feel feverish at times, many times actually, but I do not have a fever when I check. Runny nose and congestion have been there as well, again, nothing major. I felt very minor sick. I am scared ultimately. My anxiety is a wreck, and my primary care doctor refused to see me about It today. I am currently on Lorazepam, Gabapentin, and Mary's Magic mouthwash.
18 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What causes dry throat with blocked sinuses at night?
Hello doctor,
For two years, I wake up in the night with dry throat and mouth and blocked sinuses. Back of mouth or throat is also coated with unpleasant, pale yellow scum on waking (during the day, I am fine). I saw ENT doctor a month ago, diagnosed inflamed sinuses and prescribed four months of steroid drops. These are not working and now I have blood flecks in mucus when I blow nose first thing on waking. This morning, blood streaks are also in the scum from throat which feels raw.
16 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
