Dr. Travis WalkerEar, Nose and Throat doctors (ENTs) treat conditions that affect your ears, nose, throat, sinuses, mouth and parts of your neck.
"You may have a sore throat that won't go away, experience changes in hearing, have recurrent sinus infections or feel a lump in your neck"Â said Dr. Travis Walker, an ENT specialist at McLaren Lapeer Region. "An ENT can help you better understand what is causing your symptoms and treat a wide range of diseases with both medicine and surgery."Â
Common issues that signal a visit to an ENT specialist include:
-Recurrent ear infections
-Recurrent tonsillitis
-Nasal congestion
-Recurrent sinus infections
-Deviated septum
-Hearing impairment
-Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
-Vertigo or balance problems
-Hoarseness or voice problems
-Persistent sore throat or swallowing problems
-Thyroid nodules
-Parathyroid disease
-Pain, growth or tumor in your ears, nose or throat
-Skin cancers on the head, face and neck
While some of the above problems can be treated by your primary care physician, an ENT is a specialist who can provide an in-depth assessment and deliver comprehensive treatment options based on their experience and knowledge.
For help with these and other associated symptoms, make an appointment with Dr. Walker at (810) 667-7323. He will be able to diagnose the cause of your symptoms and help you find relief.