Causes of Severely Hurting Throat and Its Management Q: I have a sharp pain on the inside of my throat. I’m not sure what it is but I have had it for a week now. Does anyone have an idea as to what it might be? -By Julie Reply: This sharp pain in your throat […]
Cysts in Neck- Cancerous Vs Other Causes Q: Hi, I am turning 33 next month. I have just been told that I have a couple of cysts in my throat after an Ultra sound. I am very concerned, and I am scheduled to see a specialist in 2 weeks. I was told by my doctor’s […]
Cyst in Neck Q: My dad has cysts in the neck. He has got the thyroid test and FNAC, but still neck swelling is there. After removal of some fluids from neck on FNAC, the report came normal, saying he doesn’t have any type of cancer. Still another doctor have doubts and suggested me to […]
Swelling in the Throat Q: I am a 36 years old female, mother of three healthy children. I smoke and drink alcohol, though not in excess. I have recently felt a lump in my throat. I have no trouble breathing, any more difficult than usual, as I do suffer from asthma. Yet, is it something […]
Cyst on Epiglottis Q. I am a 55 years old female from India, a vegetarian. I had difficulty swallowing and sore throat about 2 months ago. I had endoscopy done, which revealed congested throat and a cyst on epiglottis. Same day I had CT scan done. A cyst 18 by 22 mm was found on […]
Swollen Lymph Nodes in Throat Q: I have an enlarged lymph node and found a lump on my throat gland under my chin recently. It worries me, even though my doctor explained my lymph node was swollen due to a scratch I got on my scalp. – By Jen Reply: It is quite probable that […]
Features of Malignant Throat Cyst Q: My mother, who is 72, had a cyst in her throat. It was checked by the doctors who said that it is no problem. This was 2 years ago. However, in the last 3 months it has grown quite big, and my mother is coughing a lot when eating. […]
Thyroid Disorders May Present as Menstrual Irregularities Q: My throat swells at the end of every month. The doctor put me on the pill to stop my periods. So it calmed down a bit, but now it’s getting worse. – By Lisa Lock, female, age 47. Reply: Your problem appears to be related to your […]
What Causes Thick Sticky Saliva in Throat and How to Manage It? It is not normal to get a thick saliva. This suggests some inflammation in the upper respiratory tract, sinuses or the oral cavity. A careful examination is required to investigate the cause. Normal Saliva Saliva is an essential secretion produced by the salivary […]
A Case of Non-growing Throat Cyst Q: I am young lady, 21 years old. I got pregnant at the age of 18 and had a thyroid cyst when I was pregnant. I went to the doctor who told me it was not cancer. I haven’t removed it yet since I had my baby, but I’m […]
