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Female | 16

Why is a painful lump growing in my tonsils?

I’m a 16 year old female with a huge red lump growing from inside of my tonsils. The lump is hard and I can see (and touch) where it starts when growing from my tonsils. It’s extremely painful to swallow or speak, the pain on a scale of 1-10 is 9.

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Answered on 3rd July '24

You have a peritonsillar abscess problem based on your statement. The condition occurs when an infection causes pus formation in the vicinity of your tonsils. You can experience some symptoms such as a bright and hard lump next to your tonsils, strong pain during the swallowing or talking process, and a cold. It is important to get immediate medical assistance from an ENT specialist.

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Questions & Answers on "Ent Surgery" (245)

Neck scowling ear pain fever

Female | 24

Fever , as well as pain in the neck and the ears could mean that there is a possibility of infection. It is important to consider visiting an ENT specialist who will examine the symptoms and offer the right treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I have been using sudafed nasal spray for about 5 days for a nasal drip. I stopped yesterday and have been feeling extremely congested like my sinus is swollen. Could this be rebound congestion? I've been using sinus rinse and a little relief but just feels like there could be some swelling

Male | 40

You could be suffering from rebound congestion. This is common when people use nasal sprays such as Sudafed for more than a couple of days. It may cause you to have swollen nasal passages with a feeling of being more congested. The saline sinus rinse is excellent at relieving the swelling. It's best to avoid overusing the nasal spray to prevent rebound congestion.

Answered on 8th Aug '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

If I have ulcers inside my throat, what should I do and which medicine should I take?

Male | 18

You might have throat ulce­rs if swallowing or talking causes pain and it feels like­ there are sore­s. These ulcers can occur due­ to infections, acid reflux, or certain me­dications. Avoiding spicy, acidic foods and drinks is crucial for healing. Gargling with warm salt water can provide re­lief. Staying hydrated and consuming soft, easy-to-swallow foods aids re­covery. However, if the­ discomfort persists, over-the-counte­r pain medication may be nece­ssary.

Answered on 25th Sept '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Do you have any solution for tinituus

Male | 48

We have many treatment modalities that help manage tinnitus. It's only a symptom and not a disease to have an absolute treatment or solution. Please visit for further details.

Answered on 25th June '24

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

I hit my nose really hard and it was bleeding, but eventually stopped bleeding within half an hour. would I be expecting any worse pain, discomfort or breathing difficulties in the next days?

Female | 51

Yes, there may be worsening or even repeat bleeding. Please visit your nearest ent to have a good look and prescribe appropriate medicine

Answered on 13th June '24

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

I think a little bug fly up my nose but i dont have any syptoms.what should i do?

Female | 18

Most often bugs that fly into the nose get trapped in the architecture or get entrapped in the mucus of the nose and drain down from the back of the nose down the throat which is barely even perceive. To be on the side of vigilance, Watch for any signs of nasal block, persistent runny nose from one side or any signs of infections/ sneezing in the next few days to weeks if you're concerned about it being lodged and have had secondary infection. In case any of these symptoms, you may need to see an ENT to get an evaluation and can be managed very easily.

Answered on 17th Nov '24

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

My baby is 4 years old . Till not able to talk clearly . COmmunicate through signs . Can anyone guide please

Male | 4

Please get the hearing evaluation and speech evaluation done by an ENT and development evaluation by a paediatrician to proceed assessment of the child. This must be managed as early as possible as all forms of rehabilitation work best when the child is younger ideally under 4 years of age. Please do not delay management.

Answered on 19th July '24

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

What can i take for a blocked nose, throat pain and cough. No fever

Female | 58

Please don't start medications without a thorough evaluation by an ENT as not all blocked nose throat pain and cough are the same. For temporary relief, steam inhalation and warm fluid sips will help.

Answered on 19th July '24

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

Dr. Rakshita Kamath

Hello, I'm 20 years old and my voice stopped developing around 16, so I speak in a high voice for my age. When I speak quietly, it's fine, but when I have to speak more loudly, the voice is very unpleasant for me and those around me. Since I'm about to do a job that requires a normal voice, I need to sort this out. I visited the ENT and she checked my vocal cords. The doctor said that the vocal cords are completely healthy and I should try different voice exercises. So since then, I try to speak in the lowest possible voice in public and at every opportunity, but no change is manifested. I've also found that I've been developing a second voice for several years now that sounds male to me. But I can't talk to him automatically, and when I try, it gets annoying after a while. What can I do?

mužský | 20

Your vocal cords appear okay, but you face­ a voice challenge. Voice­s sometimes change uncomfortably or unusually. The­ high pitch and second male-like tone­ could result from vocal habits or muscle tension. A spe­ech therapist specializing in voice­ disorders can help. The­y'll give exercise­s and techniques to find a more natural, comfortable­ voice. 

Answered on 27th Aug '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

My left ear is in hole so since 3 year but i go to surgery it increases heartbeat so surgery is cancelled but now my ear is get probblm to me then i go to brain mri so plz find the mri

Female | 28

You are de­aling with problems in your left ear. That's good you're­ asking for help. A faster heartbe­at during surgery can be scary. It may be from stre­ss or another issue. Your ear hole­ could hurt. Getting a brain MRI is smart to see what's going on inside­ your head. The MRI gives picture­s to figure out the problem. Be­ sure to talk to your doctor about the results and what to do ne­xt. 

Answered on 27th Aug '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

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