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Ear health Questions & Answers

All Ear health Questions & Answers

493 questions

A parent's 2-year-old baby has had smelly ear discharge for 6 months with bloodstains. Our pediatrician warns of eardrum damage and advises urgent evaluation.

A user reports a painful bump near the ear canal. Our otolaryngologist explains otitis externa and advises antibiotics, ear drops, and dry ear care.

A user’s MRI shows vascular loops near CN VIII but no brain lesion. Our doctor explains the causes, and vertigo is more likely due to inner ear causes.

A 77-year-old is concerned about hearing loss and seeks help. Our doctor explains the causes, evaluation, precautions to take, and management options.

A user seeks suggestions regarding the best hearing aid for their grandmother with hearing loss of 70 decibels. Our doctor explains in detail.

A 28-year-old male has ruptured eardrum and wants to know whether stitch-less surgery will help. Our doctor explains the benefits of laser stitch-less surgery.

A person was hit in the ear and has muffled hearing and unusual sensations, and wants to restore the hearing. Our doctor explains the causes and prognosis.

February 17, 2026

A person is concerned about a rumbling noise and an echo sound in their ear and seeks help. Our doctor explains the causes, evaluation, and management.

January 18, 2026

A user reports vertigo and hearing loss and seeks help. Our doctor explains the possible need for evaluation due to perforation, infection, or cholesteatoma.

January 5, 2026

A pregnant woman reports severe ear pain, jaw stiffness, and headaches. Our doctor explains possible causes, safe treatments, and when to seek help.