Question 1

I've been having neck pain since last week and even had a fever for one night. When I sleep, I usually have some discomfort, so I tried going without a pillow, which helped for a few days. I've also been sleeping under a fan at night. Today, I noticed a lump in my tonsil area on the left side of my neck, and theres pain on the right side, but the swelling is only on the left. I'm really curious and a bit worried about what might be causing this and how I can treat it. Any insights you can provide?

Accepted Answer

Fever that lasts for several days.
Difficulty swallowing or breathing.
If the lump gets larger or more painful over time.
If there are any new lumps or unexplained symptoms that arise. get it evaluated by a doctor

Question 2

Can you help me figure out the right amount of Betadine to use for gargling? I already tried with a glass of water and mixed in 15ml, but it seemed too diluted. So, I added another 10-15ml to the warm water. Is that too much, or am I doing it right?

Accepted Answer

One cup of betadine (with the cup given with it) in half glass of water

Question 3

I've had a hoarse voice for 4 months and was diagnosed with vocal cord polyps. The doctor prescribed meds for 10 days and suggested a voice test. Will my voice return to normal in 10 days or would I need surgery to get it back to normal

Accepted Answer

It's unlikely your voice will return to normal within 10 days of medication for vocal cord polyps. While medication can help reduce inflammation and swelling, complete recovery often requires more time and potentially other treatments like voice therapy or, in some cases, surgery to remove the polyps. The voice test is likely to assess the extent of the problem and guide further treatment.

I'm feeling this tightness in my throat. I can still eat, but swallowing is kind of tough. Plus, I've got some nasal congestion. Do you know what might be causing this?

That could be Pharyngitis visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate management and consume warm foods and do salt water gargling twice a day.

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Can you help me figure out the right amount of Betadine to use for gargling? I already tried with a glass of water and mixed in 15ml, but it seemed too diluted. So, I added another 10-15ml to the warm water. Is that too much, or am I doing it right?

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