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What could be the reason for severe ear pain?
Query: Hello doctor, My niece's ear is paining a lot. A few days ago, she has inserted her finger insider her ear which might have hurt her. She also bled twice. Now the bleeding has stopped but the pain is still there. She is taking pain killers since no doctors are available due to lockdown. Kindly advi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is she having a cold or cough? The ear pain can be due to ear infection due to cold and cough. Did she hurt her ear canal? Read Full »
I have recurring otitis media. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 46 year old male. I have been having recurring otitis media every year since three years. I was treated with various courses of antibiotics. Amoxicillin is already resistant. So Cefpodoxime and recently Cefuroxime is being used for treatment. I would like to know if there is any pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Taking antibiotics is not the solution to the problem. If you have a recurrent infection and eardrum perforation, you need to undergo a minor ear surgery which is performed by almost all ENT surgeons. What investigations have you got done till now? Also, do you have re... Read Full »
What is the cause of fluid drainage in both ears?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem of fluid coming from both ears. What is the cause? There is no blood and foul smell and it is pale and clear. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since how many days are you having this problem? Any hearing loss or cold or nose block? Read Full »
Why do I have ear infections post-ear and nose surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I had inferior turbinate reduction surgery and a deviated septum fixed about three months ago. The doctor said the surgery went normal, and my breathing was excellent. About a month after the surgery, I started to get frequent ear infections in both ears. Can either of those surgeries cau... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Turbinate reduction surgery with septal correction is predominantly done for relieving nasal obstruction. Whereas continued obstruction can increase the chances of ear infection, surgeries should generally reduce the chances. The eustachian t... Read Full »
How to manage an ear infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 years old with a weight of 136.68 lb and a height of 5.4 feet. I had a history of thyroid goiter. I also have a middle ear infection. My ear is swollen, and have difficulty in chewing with mild fever. Whenever I use buds in the ear, this problem starts. I have dry, itchy, and flak... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you shown to any ENT specialist who had told you that you have a middle ear infection? If yes, you can share the details. I want to know your ear findings written in the prescription. Based on that, only I can come to any diagnosis. I am enabling free follow up. If y... Read Full »