Neck pain is often a result of overuse of the muscles and ligaments in the neck from sports, recreational activities, work, or household chores. It is generally characterized by stiffness, a kink, or severe pain in the neck, shoulders, upper back, and/or arms. Neck pain can also be caused by stress,

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Falls, sports, and recreation activities. Accidents. These can all be causes of nose injuries. Most nose injuries involve bruising, swelling, and pain, whether or not the nose is broken. Applying ice to reduce the swelling and taking an over-the-counter pain medication are usually all required to resolve

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Oral cancers appear as red or white patches of mouth tissue or small ulcers that look like canker sores but are painless. Oral cancers usually form on the tongue or floor of the mouth but can occur on any tissue in and around the mouth. This includes cancers of the tonsils, adenoids, uvula (soft palate),

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Getting a good night's sleep is integral not just to your physical health but your mental health, too. However, that may not be the case for you if you have sleep apnea. Understanding the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea and an accurate diagnosis by a board-certified ENT physician can aid in seeking

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Everyone experiences sore throats when they have a cold or flu. But other reasons for sore throats may be symptomatic of more serious problems. Strep Throat Strep throat is caused by streptococcal bacteria (strep) in the throat and often the tonsils. Symptoms include sudden severe sore throat, pain swallowing,

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Thyroid cancer is usually recognized by thyroid nodules or swelling of the thyroid gland (goiter). A benign thyroid nodule is called an adenoma. Diagnostic techniques used to identify thyroid cancer are ultrasound, fine needle biopsy, nuclear medicine or CT scan. Other symptoms include hoarseness, difficulty

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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that resides at the base of the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism (how the body converts food into energy). Abnormal production of thyroid hormones results in thyroid disease. Two main causes of thyroid problems are overproduction of thyroid hormones,

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Tinnitus describes any abnormal sound heard in the ear. Tinnitus may be described as a high or low pitch, ringing, roaring, buzzing, humming, cricket-like, or pulsating, among various other descriptions. Tinnitus is most commonly caused by hearing loss, but may have multiple other causes - wax build-up,

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