- Female
- 21 Years
- 22/01/2025
So, I was cleaning my ear with a Q-tip and noticed a bit of blood on it. It hurt a little too. Should I be worried about this and consider seeing a specialist?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Do not worry, visit you ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment.
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Consult a Ent Specialist
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View allI'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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My friend has been having throat pain either in the early morning or at bedtime for about six months now. Just recently, there's been a bad smell coming from her mouth for the past two days. Why might she be experiencing these symptoms, and what could be causing this odor? Are they related to each other somehow?
For tonsil stones, consider: *Non-Surgical Options* 1. *Gargling*: Continue gargling with warm salt water or Betadine solution. 2. *Waterpik*: Use a waterpik to flush out debris and stones. 3. *Tonsil stone removal kits*: Available online or at pharmacies. 4. *Antibacterial mouthwash*: Use a mouthwash containing chlorhexidine. *Medical Consultation* 1. *ENT Specialist*: Consult an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist for a thorough examination. 2. *Rule out Chronic Tonsillitis*: The ENT specialist can diagnose chronic tonsillitis and recommend treatment. *Additional Tips* 1. *Maintain good oral hygiene*: Brush and floss regularly. 2. *Stay hydrated*: Drink plenty of water to keep your throat moist. 3. *Avoid smoking and tobacco*: These can exacerbate the problem. Consult an ENT specialist to determine the best course of treatment for your tonsil stones and dry throat.
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I've been having some trouble with my throat over the past year. It started with it getting really dry at night, even though I'm drinking a lot of water. Then, a few weeks ago, these solid white sticky stones started forming near my tonsils. They smelled really bad, but I managed to remove them a couple of times using a toothbrush and cotton stick when they got to about 0.25cm. But now, it feels like there's a bigger stone deeper in my throat that I just can't reach or see, even with a mirror. Gargling with salt water and coughing hasn't helped at all, and it's so uncomfortable when I eat or drink. I'm not sure if it's the same kind of stone growing back or something else entirely. What do you think it could be, and what can I do about it?
See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
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