Ear, Nose, Throat, and Dental problems Medical Answers

A loss of ability to taste some or all tastes (sweet, bitter, sour, and salty) often occurs with normal aging. It affects at least a quarter of people who are older than 50 years old, and about 60% of those who are older than 80 years old. Although it is common, it is often under reported, because

Pain in the jaws on eating and drinking can occur for a number of different reasons. The problem may be with your temporomandibular joint (the one that you use for opening and closing your mouth), it may be a nerve-related disorder, it may be referred pain from a decayed tooth, or it may be an

A number of conditions can cause a bitter taste in the mouth. These include periodontal disease, decayed teeth, digestive system imbalances, allergic reactions and even certain medication like anti-hypertensives. Most of these causes, apart from an allergic reaction, will result in a bitter taste

Gum graft surgery is done in cases of periodontitis. Periodontitis, which is a disease that affects the supporting structures of the teeth, causes destruction of the supporting bone as well as the periodontal ligament and the overlying gums. Depending upon the effects of periodontitis, different

Body piercings are initially minor (though deliberate) injuries, and the body treats them as such. The piercing needs time to heal, and the healing process may look disturbing or even like an infection at times. The piercing site will be especially inflamed and swollen during the first few days

A persistent itching sensation in the gums is one of the symptoms associated with a pocket in the gums. A pocket is basically a downward extension of the normal gingival sulcus by a couple of millimeters. This may not be evident to the patient, though they are likely to notice a tendency to bleed

Fordyce spots are harmless, tiny bumps that appear on the outer border of the lips, the inner lining of the cheeks, the tip of the penis, and on the vulva in women. They are similar to sebaceous glands, which produce an oily substance in the skin, and although they are more visible, they are not

The neck region is full of a number of important anatomical structures that traverse it and any discomfort in the area for a significant amount of time should not ignored but looked at immediately. Painful throbbing in the neck along with a feeling like someone is squeezing the throat is a cause

Excessive mucous production - especially mucous that is greenish or brownish in color - is indicative of a purulent sinus infection. A long-standing infection can be extremely troublesome to the patient, bringing about symptoms like heaviness of the head, a feeling of tiredness, a change in the

Symptoms of soreness and pain in a particular part of the throat are a common complaint that doctors come across often. However, lack of any other specific symptoms can make the diagnosis and treatment of this complaint particularly difficult. Possible causes There are a number of things in close