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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

What is the white lesion in my mouth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are probably having a tonsillolith. It occurs in chronic tonsillitis. It is not an apthous ulcerative lesion at all.

May 26, 2026

Can tonsil stones cause an altered sense of smell?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Tonsil stones are a sign of chronic tonsillitis. They occur due to the accumulation of food debris in the tonsil crevices. This may be due to a tonsil infection or an infection in the nose. As you have mentioned that your voice cracks and there is a smell disturbance as well, you probably have some nasal pathology, like a deviated nasal septum or sinusitis.

May 18, 2026

Do I need a biopsy for six-month enlarged neck lymph nodes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any lymph node that is smaller than 0.39 inches is not significant, but multiple palpable lymph nodes should be investigated. In my opinion, you should get an FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) done from the lymph nodes to rule out any infection or malignancy. I hope this addresses your concern.

February 26, 2026

Can hearing loss in my toddler cause speech delay?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your daughter's audiogram (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows a conductive hearing loss, but the ear is not mentioned. The cause seems to be some middle ear disease only. Please tell me about her subjective hearing. Is there any hearing loss, and for how long? Does anything happen, like if you have to call her loudly or she cannot hear from a distance? Is there any history of ear discharge, frequent cold, throat infection, or pain in the ears? Please check for tongue-tie.

February 25, 2026

Why am I feeling hair and lump at the back of my throat?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. After seeing the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can tell you the following. You have pharyngitis, and your tonsils are inflamed. The foreign-body sensation in the throat is due to post-nasal drip.

February 20, 2026

At 26, what can cause inflamed foliate papillae for three weeks?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lesion on the tongue (attachment removed to protect patient identity) appears to be an ulcerative lesion. You should get yourself examined by an ENT specialist because I think a biopsy might be required. As you might have taken antibiotics for a tooth infection, the tongue lesion must have improved. I suggest you try doing the following.

January 8, 2026

Can early noise exposure cause delayed NIHL later in life?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, I can. Please attach the report here..

December 15, 2025

What is the cure for sore throat and swallowing problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. An enlarged papilla can be due to infection and inflammation. Apply Candid Mouth Paint (Clotrimazole Topical) to the tongue and oral cavity four to five times a day for a week. I suggest you take an oral antifungal also. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines.

April 28, 2025

There is a sore on my tongue which is recurring at the same spot. Is it cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A recurring ulcer at the same site which is getting cured completely in between is a sign of some chronic irritation that might be due to a sharp tooth or tobacco use. As the ulcer gets healed, it means that it is not malignant. But, it would be better to get it examined by an ENT specialist and get it biopsied in case of any doubts. Please send me the picture of your oral cavity and tongue so that I can suggest you better.

April 10, 2025

Why am I having severe ear pain, three days after cold and cough?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ear pain is probably due to a middle ear infection with Eustachian tube blockage. Did you suffer from any nasal congestion or throat infection in the recent past? I suggest taking Paracetamol for pain and follow-up with the required information, so that I can suggest accordingly..

March 28, 2025

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