Salivary gland tumors are tumors originating from the salivary glands. These tumors can be benign or malignant. Saliva helps digestion with the enzymes it contains. It also contains substances called antibodies that protect the body against oral and throat infections. The largest salivary gland is called the parotid gland. It is located right in front…
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What is Torticollis Torticollis, as a word, means a curved neck. The head of the person’s neck or tilted to one side is standing. Curvature of the neck can occur for many reasons. What Causes Torticollis? Torticollis occurs in approximately one in every 100 children. It may have occurred during or after birth. In cases…
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Vocal cords polyps, nodules and cysts are common diseases of vocal cords. Audio Wire Polibi Vocal cord polyps usually occur due to misuse of the sound and smoking. Vocal cord polyps occur unilaterally, resulting in poor audio quality and hoarseness. Vocal cord polyps can be treated using micro-surgical methods. Audio Wire Nodule The vocal cord…
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What is Nasal Polip? Nasal polyps or nasal polyps are pale pink and non-malignant formations originating from the mucosa, which is the covering of the nasal and sinus cavities. The incidence of nasal polyps in adults is approximately 1-4%. What are the Symptoms of Nasal Polibinin? The nasal polyp is usually asymptomatic unless the sinus…
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What is hoarseness? It is called all sound changes such as hoarseness, bifurcation, hoarseness and vibration. In case of shortness of sound lasting more than two weeks, a doctor should be consulted. Especially in people over 50 years of age, smokers and male patients who have hoarseness of more than 2 weeks should definitely consult…
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What is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s disease is a disease of the ear caused by an increase in the pressure in the inner ear, which affects the balance organ. The most important symptom of Meniere’s disease; sudden attacks of vertigo, tinnitus and decreased hearing. What are the causes of Meniere’s disease? The cause of Meniere’s disease…
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What is Facial Paralysis? Facial paralysis or facial paralysis is the condition of facial nerve loss due to various causes of facial nerve which stimulates the facial mimic muscles from the brain. Facial paralysis may occur suddenly or develop gradually. What are the causes of facial paralysis? Causes of facial paralysis include head trauma, cerebral…
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What is Otosclerosis? Ear calcification, or otosclerosis as its medical name, is a disease caused by a disorder related to bone formation and destruction in the bones of the middle ear which is the closest bone to the inner ear. Calcification in the stirrup bone prevents ossification in the middle ear. When the bones cannot…
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Ear infection is divided into middle ear and external ear inflammation. Otitis media or otitis media are infections that usually occur in the middle ear with a bacterium or virus. The most important symptom is ear pain. Inflammation of the middle ear can cause hearing loss if left untreated. The inflammation of the middle ear…
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What is Vertigo? Vertigo is when a person feels that he or she has seen what is happening around her. Vertigo is usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting and loss of balance. It is often referred to as dizziness among the public. However, not every vertigo is vertigo. What are the causes of vertigo? Vertigo is…
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