Because
these three organs are inter-connected, picking up a problem in one
of the three can cause a host of different problems in the other
two;Any ENT condition can potentially cause severe pain in multiple
places, temporary or permanently damage one's hearing and even cause
trouble with a patients breathing. This is where the ENT Specialist
steps in as he is well versed in the treatments of any ENT disorders
and the related illnesses that these problems can cause.
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Symptoms
There
are far too many disorders to list; Common ENT ailments that most of
us have had before:
1)
Preauricular Sinusitis - probably the most common, this is the congestion of
the nasal passages, accompanied by headaches, sneezing, postnasal
drip and a runny nose. Quite unpleasant but easy enough to solve [if
there is no underlying serious medical condition].
2)
Conductive hearing
loss - Conductive loss of hearing takes place when the body has
trouble conducting sound waves through the ear. It can occur from a
problem with any part of the ear-the external, the inner, the middle,
or the tympanic membrane. This type of loss can happen alone or along
side of sensorineural loss of hearing, which is a problem in how the
brain processes sound.
3) Vocalcord polyp - If
you experience hoarseness for a period of two weeks or more get your
vocal cords checked by a specialist. Prolonged hoarseness is a sign
of nodules growing on your cords. The problem could be something
else, but either way you need a checkup.
4)
DeviatedNasal Septum - A
deviated nasal septum is the condition wherein the nasal dividing
membrane is off-center or crooked. Though it not easily recognizable
from the outside, the condition is common enough and almost 80% of
human beings have deviated, dislocated or crooked nasal septum.
Dislocation or breaking of the nose cartilage could either be a
result to trauma like hitting the nose with hard objects, a fall or
could also come from a congenital disorder.
5)
Growth
in Laryngs & Trachea
- There
may be severe pain associated with swelling and inflammation of the
throat, including pain in the ears because of blocking of the tube
which lead from the nose to the ears; there may also be a sense of
fullness or obstruction, with much hawking and spitting.
There
are other throat, ear and nose infections out there but the ones
above are generally the most diagnosed.
Causes
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environmental - generally due to dampness [swimmers ear] an infection
could occur if no care is taken in keeping the ear canal dry and
clean
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viral - affect more than one part of the body and cannot be cured
with a anti-biotic
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bacterial - these infections are generally localized [affect only one
side of the throat] and occur when the area is bruised or damaged in
some way
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fungal - the monster of the bunch, immediate attention is needed as
any delay could compound the problem due to the exponential growth of
fungi
Physicians
who specialize in treating conditions of the ear, nose, and throat
are called ENTs, or otolaryngologists. These special doctors are
adept at treating many types of illnesses and problems related to the
head and neck. Most parents may have become familiar with an ENT
physician when their child began to have problems with recurrent ear
infections. In addition to the treatment of recurrent ear infections,
ENTs may also assist with treatment of head and neck cancers as well
as disorders of the middle and inner ear.
If you are looking for a Best ENT Surgeon in Mumbai then Consult Dr. Shailesh Pandey at his AUM ENT Clinic, Located in Andheri, Mumbai.
If you are looking for a Best ENT Surgeon in Mumbai then Consult Dr. Shailesh Pandey at his AUM ENT Clinic, Located in Andheri, Mumbai.
