Medical Advice on "Otolaryngology (E.N.T)"

I have sinusitis with inability to taste and eat food. How to treat the problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sinuses that surround the nose secrete mucus and it is secreted into the nose. This mucus triggers backward into the throat and it ends up flowing throughout the day. This gives a salty taste and at night, it ends up...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Radhika Shukla

I have recurrent sinusitis with post nasal drip. How to get rid of it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sinuses which are surrounding the nose secrete mucus into the nose. This mucus triggers backward into the throat, and we end up swallowing it throughout the day. However, at night, it ends up collecting in the thr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Radhika Shukla

I started to get dizzy spells in certain positions after delivery. Is it due to positional vertigo?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having dizziness with hyperacusis. There is an increase in hearing sensitivity. The dizziness associated with these symptoms must be investigated. It can be positional vertigo but you should consult an ENT (ear, ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

I use earphones for long hours daily, and now my ear is paining. Please help.

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You are experiencing ear pain due to loud noise exposure for long hours. I advise you to reduce the duration and loudness of the sound exposure. You can use external headphones instead of earphones. If the pain is unbearable...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Radhika Shukla

I have a right-sided headache, and my nose is blocked and runny. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from sinusitis. The sinus that surrounds the nose secrete mucus and it is secreted into the nose. Pain near the nasal bone and headache are symptoms of sinusitis. Please mention the duration of thes...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Radhika Shukla

I have ear fullness, tinnitus, and feeling drunk all the time. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have Meniere's disease. Restrict salt from your food and drink an adequate amount of water daily. You need to perform a vestibulonystagmography (VNG) to confirm the diagnosis. What is the charatcer of the tinnitu...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

Can I have pharyngitis or oral HPV due to recurrent lumps on the tonsil?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photo sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). With the symptoms you have mentioned, I can say that you have pharyngitis with tonsillitis. The small lumps present on the anterior ton...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

I have throat pain while swallowing. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please capture a photo for your throat and send it to me. Do you have reflux in the form of a burning sensation in your chest or your stomach? Do you have a bitter taste in your throat when waking up in the morning?  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

My throat feels swollen, constricted, and sore. Kindly suggest medication.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think that it is the effect of reflux. I advise you to stop Famotidine and start Omeprazole 40 mg, which is a proton pump inhibitor. It is more effective than Famotidine, especially in severe persistent cases like ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

I have hyperacusis in left ear with pressure and pain in the ear and mandible. What is my problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had a detailed look at the CT and MRI reports, and they both are unremarkable (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The smallest lesion involving the facial nerve anywhere from the brain stem (where i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar