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My name is Margaret...I have DIABETES on INSULIN 27 years, Severe NEUROPATHY on occasion, and a bad right knee that swells enough to get off it and ice it....I am on this site to get help for my son. He had root canal and it aggravated a nerve in his lower throat and neck which causes his voice to be raspy and a lot of pain. He has lost 20 pounds because eating is a chore. Cancer is not there, but the growth swells on and off and he is miserable. BEEN to three doctors who say THEY DONT KNOW....HELP.....he is severely depressed. HOW CAN I HELP HIM?????????? He is only in his forties, and I am 78.....what kind of DOCTOR can he see about this?????? he has seen three who DONT KNOW how to help him...
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He may also benefit from seeing a registered dietitian such as at the local hospital who could help with strategies to ensure adequate nutrition. If he doesn't have trouble swallowing, for now he may benefit from small frequent portions of high calorie high protein liquids such as Ensure or milkshakes. If swallowing is difficult or painful, the RD may still be able to work on a strategy to help.
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Hi Margaret @margaretob, I think your son may need to see and endodontist.
"Endodontists are often known as root canal dentists. They are dental specialists that treat complex causes of tooth pain, such as abscess" --- Endodontics (Root Canal Dentist): What is it, Symptoms ...: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/16959-endodontics
Is your son able to seek help at a major teaching hospital or health facility like Mayo Clinic?