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I went swimming a few days back and lost complete hearing in my right ear. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I went swimming a few days back, and I have lost complete hearing in my right ear. I believe there is water stuck in it. I noticed it straight after getting out of the water. I can only hear a little. I tried blowing while holding my nose and tried ear drops suggested by the pharmacy. I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history provided by you, there is impacted wax or cerumen in the ear, which has gotten wet because of water entry into the ear while swimming. When ear wax gets wet, it swells up, leading to ear blockage. Refrain from blowing forcefully. It will not op... Read Full »
My left ear is suddenly closed, and I feel like someone is sticking a finger on my ear. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My left ear is is suddenly closed, and felt like someone was sticking a finger on my ear. Sometimes it gets better, and sometimes it gets worse. When I stand up, I feel like I am going to puke, but sometimes I feel I cannot hear anything, and when I yawn, I hear some bubbles popping up, m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, It is an issue of eustachian tube blockage, the tube connecting the middle ear with the back of the nose through which the fluid from the ear drains. You may feel the symptoms of a cold, like a nasal blockage. I suggest you take nasal decongestan... Read Full »
My ears are blocked, which has worsened due to cold and mucus buildup. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, Both my ears feel clogged. If I yawn, my left ear goes back to normal. My right ear does become normal on yawning but goes back to being plugged or clogged soon after. In addition, my right ear seems full every time I try to pinch my nose and exhale. The problem has always been there, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Your problem is due to the eustachian tube (ET) blockage. The eustachian tube is a tube connecting the middle ear with the back of the nose and opens in the nasopharynx. It serves to equalize the air pressure inside ... Read Full »
I have been suffering from a blocked left ear for 13 days. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, For the past 13 days, I have had a blocked left ear. The sound feels muffled, and I can hear popping and cracking. When I swallow., I feel fullness in the ear and I am unsure what to do. This has come on after a sinus infection, which I believe has triggered ETD. Will this go away? Please... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Yes, it is because of eustachian tube dysfunction. I suggest you take nasal decongestants, mucolytics and systemic decongestants. Do not worry, it will improve. Thank you. Read Full »
Why do I have sensitivity to sound after my ear surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, For several years I have had a sensation of blockage in my left ear. A week ago, I had tubes inserted into my ears to equalize the pressure in the ears, and I thought it would make this sensation disappear. Instead, the problems started after I woke up from the operation. After the su... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The root cause of your symptoms is eustachian tube (ET) dysfunction which further can be due to various reasons. The eustachian tube connects the middle ear with the nasopharynx (back of the nose). Through this tube, the s... Read Full »
I often hear rhythmic sounds similar to a heartbeat and ringing in my ears. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old female, obese, and I catch a cold very quickly. Since last month, I have taken raw fenugreek seeds on an empty stomach and exercised. Last month, I had ice cream at night (but did not catch a cold). From the next day onwards, whenever I bent down, I felt something ringi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Ear blockage, ringing, or unstimulated sound in the ear after a cold happens due to eustachian tube (ET) blockage. ET connects the middle ear with the back of the nose and serves to equalize pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane an... Read Full »