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What can cause head and ear pain on the same side for a month?
Query: Hi doctor, I have earache and headache on the same side. I have pain while washing my face near my ears for a month. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having headaches and earaches on the same side. You have more pain while washing your face. Please mention the nature of your pain whether it seems like an electric shock or it comes and goes or dull in nature. This type of pain can oc... Read Full »
I have pain in my left ear after trying to clean it. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My left ear has been hurting since a week after I tried to clean it. I am hearing a loud beating sound in my left ear, like a heartbeat. I have never had any problems with my ear or ear canals or my overall health growing up. However, I decided to clean my left ear canal because I felt ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Based on your symptoms, you may have an ear infection or impacted earwax. The pain, throbbing, and hearing loss in your left ear could be signs of an infection, while the hea... Read Full »
Why am I having lump sensation in throat, ear pain, and post nasal drip?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a male, 28 years old. I am not overweight. I had no surgeries before and no incidence of reflux, but I have sinusitis and am a heavy smoker (20 cigarettes per day). I have been smoking for around ten years. The symptoms three months ago were a sudden lump sensation in the throat. Th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from postnasal drip and its complications. The treatment taken by you is not of post nasal drip. So, you have not gotten any relief. I advise you to start on Tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once a day, Fluticasone nasal spray and Tablet Pantoprazole combin... Read Full »
I have been suffering from tinnitus, ear pain, and dizziness.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from tinnitus, ear pain, and dizziness for the past 6 months. My MRI results are normal.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you have provided, it is unclear what specific symptoms you are experiencing related to ear rinse, ear pressure, ear pain, and dizziness. Please provide more details about these symptoms, such as when they occur, how severe they are, and any ot... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. A few days back, I had a fever. After that, I was sick with a mild fever and sore throat. On the next day, the sore throat became severe and it hurt while talking and swallowing. The right side of my throat was swollen and I suspected it was a tonsil. Later,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You are having an upper respiratory tract infection which has led to blockage of the eustachian tube opening leading to earache. I would suggest you do Betadine (Povidone-iodine) gargling three times a day and steam inh... Read Full »
Why do I have pain in my ear even after using ear drops?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a mild ear infection. I went to see a doctor as the ear started draining clear fluid. The doctor said the draining was only on the outside of the ear. She prescribed Ciprodex ear drops. I am on the second day of taking them and I just woke up in the middle of the night with ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not so, as you have an infection in the outer part of the ear. It is called as otitis externa. In this condition, there will be a severe aching pain in the outer ear. The cause of otitis externa may be due to a humid environment, any micro-injuries, or any ... Read Full »
Why does ear pain increase after using prescribed ear drops?
Query: Hello doctor,A few months back, I had ear pain and according to the doctor, I had a fungal infection and got my ear cleansed and prescribed some drops for my ear to be used. As I used those ear drops my ear pain got increased and it turned into a very severe pain I start feeling that some fluid was ... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Regarding your ear pain, it is most likely what is called otitis externa which is an infection of the outer canal of the ear most likely fungal. Wet ear is the most common cause also called swimmer's ear. The most appropriate management: ... Read Full »
I have sore throat, tonsilitis, and ear infection. What is the reason for my ear drum perforation?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a history of sore throat and tonsil inflammation, irritation, occasional sneezing, and tiredness for the past two days. I do not have fever. My cousin who is a general physician suggested tablet Azithromycin 500mg for three days but missed the third day dose, so I took it on the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sore throat can cause ear problems and infection due to an opening between the back of nose and throat called eustachian tube. Sore throat increases bacterial infection from nose and throat and results in ear infection. Continue your medications for three days continuousl... Read Full »
After my face swelling reduced, I developed ear and cheek swelling. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My face has been swollen for one week. My aunt said it was just mumps and that I should take medicine. I took Paracetamol, but I noticed at first that there were two lumps on the side of my jaw the next day. My jaw was swollen, and the two lumps were gone. There, I felt the pain in my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Actually, such swelling occurs due to infection or allergies caused by some insect bite. So, most probably, it is happening due to infection only. Paracetamol helps in pain and all but does not reduce swelling. So, I w... Read Full »
I have pain in my left upper and lower teeth after having them filled by a dentist. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having pain in my left upper and lower teeth. It has been there for about two months, and I have been having that pain since I had the filings done. It has been hurting up to my ear, but for two months, my teeth have been hurting with cold and hot foods. I am not able to chew ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry. The only solution lies in taking out this filling first and then finding the cause, which is the dentist's work. Nothing will help but drugs that are too temporary. I suggest you take these drug... Read Full »