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What are the typical signs of cerumen impaction and ear infection?
Query: Hi doctor,How can I differentiate between a cerumen impaction and an ear infection? What are the typical signs of an ear infection and cerumen impaction? I have a feeling of fullness in the ear, muffled hearing, and the ear feels clogged. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cerumen impaction is a tight accumulation of wax in the external auditory canal. Clinical features include: 1) Pain in the ear. 2) Hard of hearing. 3) Pressure in the ear with or without episodes of dizziness. 4) Ringing sensation in the ear. An ear infection is i... Read Full »
Does a perforated eardrum need surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23-years-old male, with a height of 5'7", and my weight is 50 kg. I have an infection in my right ear. A discharge keeps on coming out. It first happen during childhood. It used to happened during the winter alone and lasts for two to three weeks. I use earphones a lot. But it ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. Eardrum perforation causing intermittent ear discharge is a frustrating problem and has to be treated systematically. Most importantly, it is necessary to treat the triggering factors to the ear discharge. If ... Read Full »
Suggest some solutions for my ear pain and ear infection.
Query: Hi doctor, I require medication for my ear pain and ear infections, and I want to treat them quickly. However, pharmacies need a doctor's prescription so that I can have appropriate medicine. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unless and until there has been obvious continuous discharge from the ear, infection is unlikely. However, if you feel that it is inflamed and there is an infection, I suggest you start on the following medications: 1. Tablet Ciplox 500 mg (Cipr... Read Full »
What are the causes of fullness and swelling inside my ear?
Query: Hi doctor,I feel fullness and swelling inside my right ear, and my hearing is slightly impaired. I also feel lightheaded sometimes. But yesterday, my lightheadedness was worse. I am worried.Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is absolutely nothing that you need to worry about as this is a very common treatable entity we come across. You have developed a eustachian tube catarrh which occurs secondary to nasal allergy. The eustachian tube ventilates the nose and the ear. In a situation ... Read Full »
Is it water that entered my ears causing an infection?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had an ear infection for two to three weeks, that started in my right ear. Now my left ear is also infected.The symptoms include occasional itching inside the ear and flaky dry skin inside the ear tunnel.About two months back, water had entered my ear while taking a shower. I though... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for briefing the problem in concern. There is absolutely nothing that you need to worry about, as this is a very common entity that we come across daily. There are two possibilities in your case. 1. Recurrent fungal infection called otomycosis. 2. Recurrent infecti... Read Full »
What should I do if my swollen and blocked ear does not respond to Amoxicillin?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an ear infection, and my ear is swollen and blocked. I have prescribed Amoxicillin for one week, but it did not work. I could not consult a doctor in person because of the pandemic. What should I do now? Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. I had a detailed look at the picture you have sent (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). There are two possibilities in your case. 1) Fungal infection involving the middle ear ... Read Full »
Are ear drops sufficient to heal pus discharge from the ear?
Query: Hi doctor,I wanted to ask if it is safe to use ear drops when pus is coming out of the ear. And I wanted to ask if it is normal for ear drops to cause dryness and flakes in the ear. Kindly give your opinion. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing that you need to be worried about as this is a very common entity that we come across and is treatable. You have probably developed an acute infection of the eardrum, and that is why there is discharge. You can consider the following treatment ad... Read Full »
How do I get rid of the pus inside my ears?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a middle ear infection in my left ear two days ago, and I was prescribed antibiotics. I am experiencing a lot of pressure inside my ears, and there is pain at the touch. I could feel a lot of liquid inside my ears. While sleeping, I could feel crusty bits of pus inside my ears... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. Middle ear infection starts with inflammation in the middle ear, causing pain and fullness due to the slow accumulation of pus. Once the pus has reached a particular limit and has no other way to go, it makes it... Read Full »
How is an infection in the inner ear wall treated?
Query: Hi doctor, I suffer from a chronic ear infection. When it started, I started taking ear drops and it worked for me. But my issue is due to my infection present in my inner ears. It keeps on coming back when I stop taking drops. I want to cure my inner ear infection. Does using Dexatob ear drops h... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a possibility in you to have a chronic infection in the middle ear. It is located beyond the eardrum. In this situation, plain ear drops will not help to treat the infection. You require oral antibiotics to treat your infection completely. I suggest you tak... Read Full »
Can ear irrigation to remove wax buildup result in severe ear pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I went to my general practitioner yesterday to get my ears irrigated as I had some wax build-up that was impairing my hearing slightly. The right ear cleared fairly easily, but with the left ear, she had more trouble. While she was irrigating the left ear, I felt extreme pain, asking her... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. You had developed pain due to the pressure of the syringing fluid, which would have temporarily traumatized your eardrum, causing it to get inflamed and cause the intense pain it is associated with. Please understand that this can take a while as the eardrum tak... Read Full »