My mom saw an ENT specialist who found a hole in her ear and recommended surgery what happens if she doesn't get the surgery done? Could it get worse or cause other problems?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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for P/E ENT specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I've been feeling something strange in my throat, like something's stuck. It's giving me neck pain, throat congestion, and making me feel really weak. I'm kind of worried about what's going on. Could this be something serious?

That could be Mucosal congestion, consume warm foods and maintain healthy lifestyle, visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment

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I've noticed that my snoring has gotten a lot worse lately, especially over the past month. It wasn't like this before. Is there any way I can deal with it?

Probable dignosis is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome , Weight reduction ,Use CPAP machine ,mouth pieces, not sleeping on your back are advised to the patient.

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I've noticed for the past couple of months theres a bit of swelling under my jaw and around the sternocleidomastoid muscle. I'm a bit worried and wondering what might be going on. Do you have any advice on how I can treat it?

That could be reactive lymphnodes visit ENT doctor for appropriate treatment

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