Dr. Benjamin Murcek

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

Not from the tubes: Very unlikely the ear pain you are getting has anything to do with the tubes you had as a child. Most like cause is strain of the tempromandibulr join... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

20 mos low temp 99 ish past 2 days. 101.6@ sitter today. could this b 2y/o molars? runny nose clear day.. stuffy at night. use saline spray w/ no help

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

Temp and teething: A temp over 101 is unlikely from teething. Sound like the child has a viral uri. Treat with tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin, push fluids and try a ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I've had a pretty bad cold for the last 4 days, now there feels like there's a knot behind my uvula, making me nauseas. what could it be? cure?

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

Inflamed lymphatics: It may be an inflamed small deposit of lymphatic tissue..These will generally resolve in 2 weeks or so. If you still have it after that, see a physici... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have yellow/green stuff in back of throat every morning for the past week. i had dark red spots on roof of mouth. what is it? no insurance! help!

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

Neti pot sinus rinse: The mucus you have in the back of your throat is the result of a viral infection. Get a neti pot nasal irrigator at the drug store and use the salt w... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

What will doctor do if aft tonsilectomny, patient vomited & have sore throat?won't it make e wound worsen?how to swallow painkiller after tonsilectomy?

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

No harm to healing: Vomiting after tonsillectomy is not uncommon and will not affect the wound or really worsen the pain. That said, we try to prevent post operative vomi... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

What does it mean when your always thirsty and pee to many times a day ? can that be connected ? but i think i'm getting a common cold.

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

Diabetes: Excessive thirst and frequent urination are 2 of the 3 cardinal signs and symptoms of diabetes. See your doctor and get your blood sugar checked.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Had a cold sore beside the lips 2 months ago, ever since it healed there's been a red mark left over. am i going to have this forever?

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

Early scar: The red spot may be an early scar. If the lesion wasn't too deep, the spot will probably fade but it will take 6-12 months.

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Nosebleeds are normal, but outta no where, my nose started bleeding a lot, more than you'd usually get or see. is this okay? i wasnt hurt or anything.

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

Severe nose bleed: Nosebleeds are common. However, severe bleeding is not and be a cause for concern. You need to see an ENT who can do a good nasal exam to rule out a ... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

What does it mean when you nose keeps burning and a lot of drainage?

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

Nasal inflammation: Your symptoms are suggestive of nasal inflammation from either an infection or allergy. Most nasal infections are viral and don't need antibiotics and... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

I have white spot around tonsil and back of throat but i don't feel pain . i what i know what is that ?

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

See an ENT: The spot could be a variety of thing ranging from tonsil cryptic debris(not an infection) to a cancerous tumor. Without looking at it it is next to im... Read More

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