DR TAN KENG LU - Ear Nose Throat Clinic

18/01/2024

18/01/2024

What is a Lymph Node Biopsy?

A lymph node biopsy is a medical procedure that is performed to identify or check for specific diseases, infections, and/or disorders that may be present in the body. During a lymph node biopsy, our Fort Worth ENT surgeon removes and examines all or part of a lymph node. The lymphatic system is important for fighting disease or infection and maintaining ear, nose, and throat health.

Lymph nodes are scattered throughout the body. They are part of the body’s immune system. These nodes help fight infection by producing special white blood cells. They also work by trapping bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Normally, lymph nodes cannot be felt unless they are swollen. Infection, usually by a virus, is the most common cause of lymph node swelling. Other causes include bacterial infection and cancer.

Swollen lymph nodes typically do not require medical treatment; however, your ENT specialist may want to monitor any enlarged lymph nodes to ensure no other problems arise. If the lymph nodes in question remain enlarged or grow, your doctor may recommend a lymph node biopsy. A biopsy may also be performed if abnormal nodes appear on an MRI or CT scan.

18/01/2024

18/01/2024

Ruptured eardrum (perforated eardrum)
A ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation) is a hole or tear in the thin tissue that separates the ear canal from the middle ear (eardrum).
A ruptured eardrum can result in hearing loss. It can also make the middle ear vulnerable to infections.
A ruptured eardrum usually heals within a few weeks without treatment. But sometimes it requires a patch or surgical repair to heal.
Eardrum showing rupture
Ruptured eardrum
A ruptured (perforated) eardrum prevents the proper transmission of sound waves to the middle ear and leaves the middle ear vulnerable to infectious agents, water and other foreign substances.

Symptoms :--
Signs and symptoms of a ruptured eardrum may include:
Ear pain that may subside quickly
Mucuslike, pus-filled or bloody drainage from the ear
Hearing loss
Ringing in the ear (tinnitus)
Spinning sensation (vertigo)
Nausea or vomiting that can result from vertigo
When to see a doctor
Call your Dr. provide if you have signs or symptoms of a ruptured eardrum. The middle and inner ears are made up of delicate structures that are sensitive to injury or disease. It is important to try to figure out the cause of ear symptoms and determine whether a ruptured eardrum has occurred.

18/01/2024

What Does An Ent Do?

An ENT surgeon is responsible to treat all the issues which are related to the ear, nose, throat, base of skull, head, and neck. These issues can be related to the following problems:

*** Hearing
*** Ear Tubes
*** Tonsils and Adenoids
*** Sinuses
*** Larynx
*** Mouth
*** Throat
*** Ear Surgeries
*** Thyroid
*** Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery on the head and neck

16/01/2024

Vertigo is a false sensation that makes you or your surroundings seem to spin. While intensities vary, it is a condition that can hinder a person in their daily activities. It is a feeling that usually worsens when the person is moving their head. It is commonly described as dizziness or dizzy spells.

Peripheral vertigo: This type of vertigo is caused by problems in the inner ear area or the vestibular nerve (a connection between the inner ear to the brain). This is the most common type of vertigo.
Central vertigo: This type of vertigo happens when there is a glitch in the brain. This usually occurs in the cerebellum portion.

12/01/2024

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