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Why is a painful lump growing in my tonsils?

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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 by Dr. Babita Goel

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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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

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Hello i am 18 yrs old and i think i am having an ear infection on my ear, i was scratching my outer ear and injured it and later on i am feeling pressure on my ear, theres no pain or whatsever and theres a pus or wax but not that much nor draining on my ear, it started on march 24 and i havent go to doctor yet since im poor

Male | 18

It’s common for there to be some pain with an ear infection, as well as pressure, pus, or fluid drainage, and no fever. Ear infections happen when germs get into the ear canal. To help with this problem, attempt to use some warm water to gently clean the outside part of your ear only – do not stick anything inside the ear. If it does not start feeling better soon, visit an ENT specialist because there could be something else going on besides an infection like an injury from scratching too hard.

Answered on 10th June '24

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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

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My mouth and throat are almost always dry which causes sore throat.What should i do now?

Female | 18

You may have dryness in your mouth and throat, causing your throat to dry. This may happen when you are not drinking enough fluids or if the air around you is too dry. To alleviate this issue, ensure you drink plenty of water and use a humidifier in the bedroom where possible. Additionally, sucking on sugarless candies can help stimulate saliva production. However, if these suggestions do not provide relief, consider seeking help from an ENT specialist.

Answered on 4th June '24

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My brother is having a chaterize procedure today but he notice that his right ear is bleeding not much

Male | 59

Bleeding a bit after getting your ears chaterized isn't rare. You may experience swelling or irritation in the ear canal, which leads to this. If bleeding is light and doesn't happen often, it should stop on its own. Use a damp cloth to gently clean around the ear, but don't put anything inside. Contact an ENT specialist immediately if bleeding persists or worsens.

Answered on 21st Aug '24

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If we have cough in our neck what to do

Female | 65

If you have been feeling like something is tickling or causing discomfort in your throat, it could be an irritation on your throat. This irritation is usually caused by a common cold, allergies, or food particles getting stuck in the back of the mouth and then traveling down into the esophagus. Other symptoms may include a dry cough without phlegm production; hoarseness (speaking with difficulty in voice due to swelling); or pain when swallowing. If any of them persists too long or worsens over time then visit an ENT specialist.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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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 24th June '24

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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

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I m Noor ul ain, 19 years old girl My problem is that im feeling the popping and creaking sensation continuously in my throat and brain

Female | 19

Feeling a popping and creaking sensation in your throat and brain can be uncomfortable and concerning. It might be due to issues with your ear, throat, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Please visit an ENT specialist for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered on 8th Aug '24

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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 19th July '24

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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

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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

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Hi I am 21yr old female,been suffering from severe ear pain as I put wax off drops continuously which caused SOM infection in my ear as the doctor prescribed I have been taking Azithromycin, accelofenac and levocetrizine even after taking all these medicine There is constant pain in my ear How to get relief from it ??

Female | 21

It seems that your infection, which is not currently being cured, is getting worse. The constant pain could be because of inflammation and ear pressure. You might want to visit the ENT specialist for a follow-up. Moreover, to alleviate some discomfort, you can apply warm compresses in your ear.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Goodmorning doctor, l hope l find you well. I am a girl aged 23. For the past 5 days i have beeb feeling like something is stuck on my throat or chest and now its becoming painful and uncomfortable. I hardly sleep and l have been drinking water but it still gets worse at night. Im getting worried because it has nevee happened to me

Female | 23

Good morning. It sounds like you are experiencing some discomfort in your throat or chest, which is becoming painful and affecting your sleep. This might be related to acid reflux, a throat infection, or another condition. It is important to see an ENT specialist for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered on 26th July '24

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For a few days I have been experiencing pain in the upper part of the right ear, meaning the right side of the head. Then swelling just above the ear. Pain in the ear, pain behind the ear, pain in the jaw and neck. Now blocked ears and headache, neck and toothache. On the right side of the head means there is a swelling above the ear. This is exactly where the pain occurs. It is difficult to sleep on the side where the pain is, I get headache. I used waxsol to clean my right ear

Female | 23

You are likely dealing with an ear infection. The symptoms you are describing, including pain and swelling, typically accompany such an infection. You must visit an ENT specialist who can prescribe the appropriate treatment, for example, antibiotics. Use a warm compress to your ear for the moment to help with the pain.

Answered on 26th July '24

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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 13th Aug '24

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I am a 19 year old female. I have had an infection in my ear the last couple of days and experienced pain around my ear this afternoon I realized that I have a hard pea sized lump right below my ear thats painful and now I am concerned.

Female | 19

According to your statement, I think that you have a swollen lymph node because you have an ear infection. It is better to consult an ENT specialist for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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My husband has cold and cough from last 6 month.in x-ray detect sinus.but he had not pain in any area of face.but he is suffering from cold and cough.i m consulting Ent for many times but no result.what to do? Which report suggest me

Male | 43

Long-lasting colds and coughs may point to sinus troubles. For relief, a sinus CT scan is wise. This deeper look inside his sinuses explains the issue. Then a treatment matching his case can start. The skilled ENT will guide the next steps based on scans.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I am having cough which looks more allergic. And phlegm and wheezing sound only appears when I coughs. It's like someone is choking you when you have the cough. It really hurts my throat and head while coughing. And sometimes maybe due to my panic, cough results in cough syncope. I also have antral gastritis. I have been diagnosed with bronchitis 6 months back. My chest Xray shows only small prominence in right lungs and rest is normal. CT is normal, XRay is normal. Only my TLC count is elavated to 17000 and however eosphil and basophil count is normal. I am slightly anemic. According to my doc, my body is unable to absorb iron. My O2 and BP all are normal during my cough episode. However, I feel tremor throughout my body and sometimes my hands and legs become pale while I cough. I am perfectly normal if I don't have the cough episodes. I also has slight GERD maybe due to antral gastritis.

Female | 18

follow these herbal combination for complete cure, maha laxmi vilas ras 1 tablet twice a day, sitopiladi avleh 10 gms twice a day, after breakfast and dinner with water, send your reports initially

Answered on 11th Aug '24

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I have problem in my right ear suddenly one month ago i feel deafness in my right ear got audiogram test at pd hinduja hospital got suggetion from doctor arptit sharma ent specialist now the audiogram report problem find is sensonural hearing loss doctor say its too late for treatment he give me one month steoroid tablet i take tablet 11 days but there is not a any good sign i am confused what should i do consult a diffrent ent specialist or if my nerve is damaged i consult with nerologist please sugest

Male | 41

Please continue on the steroids as they are the only way to provide some stimulus to the hearing nerve in this situation. There are other medications that can be given to increase blood supply to the nerve but the best chance of nerve recovery is within the first one or two days after which the chances are unpredictable and low in most cases. Please take a follow up consult your ENT surgeon as they will keep a close watch on improvement in the nerve which usually isn't something you will be able to perceive by yourself. You need to have repeat hearing testings to watch for improvement. In all cases, do not stop the steroid abruptly!

Answered on 19th July '24

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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.

Questions & Answers on "Ent Surgery" (178)

Neck scowling ear pain fever

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

My mouth and throat are almost always dry which causes sore throat.What should i do now?

My brother is having a chaterize procedure today but he notice that his right ear is bleeding not much

If we have cough in our neck what to do

Do you have any solution for tinituus

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?

I m Noor ul ain, 19 years old girl My problem is that im feeling the popping and creaking sensation continuously in my throat and brain

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

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

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

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

I am a 19 year old female. I have had an infection in my ear the last couple of days and experienced pain around my ear this afternoon I realized that I have a hard pea sized lump right below my ear thats painful and now I am concerned.

My husband has cold and cough from last 6 month.in x-ray detect sinus.but he had not pain in any area of face.but he is suffering from cold and cough.i m consulting Ent for many times but no result.what to do? Which report suggest me

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