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Suggest Treatment For Cyst On Right Vocal Chord While Treating GERD
Question: Prior to my questions a few things: I recently found out that i have a cyst on my right vocal chord. I also have GERD, which I am taking aciphex for. However, I've been experiencing burning in my throat (lower, like where my neck meets up with the rest of my body - shoulder/chest area).
I got sick over the weekend and have been coughing. I went to the doctor for that to get on antibiotics. But when I cough and phlegm or mucus comes up, it get this awful metallic/metal taste in my mouth. I'm worried I have a cut or lesion or something terrible. Have you ever heard of this happening and what is the cause typically? What should I do?
I got sick over the weekend and have been coughing. I went to the doctor for that to get on antibiotics. But when I cough and phlegm or mucus comes up, it get this awful metallic/metal taste in my mouth. I'm worried I have a cut or lesion or something terrible. Have you ever heard of this happening and what is the cause typically? What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Cough
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
I understand what you are feeling. Sometimes after bouts of coughing, we can actually cause an abrasion in the throat. This, together with your history of GERD and recent bacterial infection, can lead to the sensation you are feeling.
However, we can never know if this is the cause until it is visualized. Sometimes, the only way that can happen is with endoscopy, the insertion of a small camera in the throat, by an ENT.
In any case, a visit with a good ENT doctor is a good idea. I recommend consulting with your doctor and asking for a referral.
Cough
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
I understand what you are feeling. Sometimes after bouts of coughing, we can actually cause an abrasion in the throat. This, together with your history of GERD and recent bacterial infection, can lead to the sensation you are feeling.
However, we can never know if this is the cause until it is visualized. Sometimes, the only way that can happen is with endoscopy, the insertion of a small camera in the throat, by an ENT.
In any case, a visit with a good ENT doctor is a good idea. I recommend consulting with your doctor and asking for a referral.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
I will go that
Also, can you have a few glasses of wine while on z-pak antibiotic?
I will go that
Also, can you have a few glasses of wine while on z-pak antibiotic?
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Though it is safe to have a glass of wine, it is not advised considering the reflux.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Though it is safe to have a glass of wine, it is not advised considering the reflux.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I was told by my doctor to monitor my temperature which was slightly elevated yesterday (99.2 or something)
I took my temperature twice tonight and it was at 96.6. Isn't that too low? Is that dangerous or am I okay?
I took my temperature twice tonight and it was at 96.6. Isn't that too low? Is that dangerous or am I okay?
Brief Answer:
It is just below normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is just below normal. It is not dangerous and you are definitely okay.
Do not worry about it. Monitor the temperature as advised by your doctor.
It is just below normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is just below normal. It is not dangerous and you are definitely okay.
Do not worry about it. Monitor the temperature as advised by your doctor.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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