- male
- 35 Years
- 14/08/2025
I was just diagnosed with cholesteatoma in my left ear and currently using ciplox ear drops for pus discharge. Wondering if surgery can be delayed for a while what are the risks if I put it off? How long is it safe to wait before getting the procedure done?
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View allI'm having some issues with my voice, both when I talk and sing. It feels like there's a weakness in my voice box, even when I'm not speaking. There's also pain when I do talk or sing. My voice tires easily, and it's losing its depth and clarity it sounds faint and a bit muffled. Plus, hitting high notes takes a lot more effort than it used to. These issues used to happen rarely over the last year, but in the past three months, they've become more consistent. I've tried taking Oratil and Azee tablets, but they haven't helped. Could you help me figure out what's going on with my voice?
A swollen or infected uvula can cause discomfort. Possible causes include: Viral or bacterial infections Allergies Dry mouth Acid reflux Try: Gargling with warm salt water several times a day Using a humidifier to add moisture to the air Avoiding spicy or acidic foods and drinks Consult an ENT specialist or a primary care physician for further evaluation and guidance.
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I've been feeling like my head is spinning all of a sudden, and it's making me feel queasy too. I saw someone about it, and they said it's vertigo. I started taking vertin16mg, and I'm just wondering if that's enough, or should I go back to see the doctor again?
take tablet. vertin if you have vertigo, don't take it on regular basis
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I've been dealing with a cold and cough for a few days now, and today it's gotten worse with a sore throat. It's actually making it hard to swallow my own saliva, but weirdly, I don't have the same problem when I'm eating food. I'm really curious why this is happening and what I can do to make it better. Can you help explain what's going on and any treatments I might try?
Your symptoms of cold, cough, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing saliva, but not food, suggest a possible viral pharyngitis or tonsillitis; the reason for this selective difficulty swallowing is likely due to the inflammation and irritation of the throat, which is more pronounced when swallowing thin liquids like saliva, but less noticeable with thicker, more lubricated foods; treatment options include: gargling with warm salt water, sucking on lozenges or ice chips,
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