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I ended up with a perforated eardrum after pocking my ears using a Q-tip accidentally. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I accidentally stabbed myself with a q-tip in the ear. I felt painful for a minute, then subsided to a dull ache. It started bleeding as well. I rushed to the doctor because I was freaking out (as I did not know how to handle this), but all they did was look at my ear and confirmed a p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You need more medications. You have to take antibiotics, and corticosteroid ear drops three times a day. I promise you that the discharge will stop, and the hearing may improve. Once the discharge stops, further invest... Read Full »
I have pressure in my ears due to an infection. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I went to my PCP after COVID-19 because I had felt pressure in my ears. He noticed fluid behind my ear drum and an ear infection. How can I drain fluid behind my eardrum? I have a popping and cackling sound and my ears are ringing. I have been on Penicillin and have been using a nasal... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. There are two methods to end the secretions behind your ear drum, a medical way, and a surgical way. The medical way consists of using mucolytic and anti-edematous medications like chymotrypsin for 2 weeks, and nasal ... Read Full »
I have sensitive ears and white deposits in the eardrum. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I looked inside my ears with an otoscope and noticed a white string-type thing attached to my ear canal and going all the way to the back of my ear drum. What could this be? I have pain in my ear, cracking and popping sounds when I eat or yawn, and so on. I keep getting ringing in my ear... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your words and the attached file (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I think you suffer from inflammation in the middle and external ear. So this white thing may be a layer of wax that is not harmful at all. I recommend Ciprofloxacin ear drops. ... Read Full »
How to care for my son suffering from ear infection with blisters in the eardrum?
Query: Hi doctor, My son suffers from an ear infection for two weeks. It causes pain to him. He does not have any weeping fluid and he is taking antibiotics. He does not have a fever and the eardrum appears to be in turquoise color with blisters. It seems to be pulsating. We went to the hospital three tim... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your photos seem to be hazy (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But it is fine. I can see some accumulation of fluids behind the eardrum. Please mention the antibiotics and analgesics taken. As he is an epileptic patient, there are some prohibited drugs fo... Read Full »
Can sloughing in ear be painful?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having issues with hearing, pain, pressure, and sensitivity to noise. Can slough in ear be painful? I am currently using Topamax, Allegra D, Baby Aspirin, Tylenol, Aleve, and Ibuprofen. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry, I need more details but I will comment on the pictures as clear as possible. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The first picture shows a lot of shaded superficial layers of the skin. This can be painful. This may be a dermatological disease like ... Read Full »