What are the signs of throat cancer?
Throat cancer usually occurs in smokers and hoarseness is usually noticed early. Some other signs such as weight loss, difficulty swallowing, sore throat, referred ear pain, and lump in the…
How is throat cancer treated?
If diagnosed early, throat cancer can often be cured by radiation therapy or limited surgery. If the disease has progressed and is not too far gone, good results can still…
How should a lump in the neck be treated?
Depending on the age of the patient the most common causes of neck masses change. In children, most masses are related to infections or inflammatory cysts. The treatment therefore usually…
What causes difficulty swallowing and voice problems?
Swallowing problems can be related to many causes including anatomic obstruction (e.g. cancer), neurologic disease (e.g. stroke), infection (e.g. candida), reflux, muscle tone problems, diabetes, alcoholism, vitamin deficiency, foreign bodies,…
How can acid reflux affect my throat?
Reflux of acid from the stomach most commonly causes acid indigestion. The acid can travel further up the esophagus and into the throat, especially while lying flat on the back.…
How can acid reflux be treated?
Initially lifestyle modifications like avoiding fatty foods, citrus foods, garlic, onion, caffeine, chocolate, and peppermint will decrease reflux. Eating meals further from bedtime, elevating the head while sleeping, losing weight,…