Though common in children, ear pain can also occur in adults, which involves one or both sides. It is marked by a dull, burning, or sharp pain, and in infants, ear pain causes them to be fastidious and grumpy. It can also present with hearing difficulty, fluid drainage, fever, difficulty in sleeping, etc. Outer, middle, and inner ear infection, wax build-up, strep throat, sinusitis, temporomandibular disorder, perforated eardrum, impacted tooth, tooth infections, water trapped in the ear are some of the causes for ear pain.
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I have ear pain, head pain, clogged nose and itchy throat. How to manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have episodes of bad sinuses every year. Last year, I had hay fever with an extreme blocked nose. I went to my GP, and he gave me sinus injection. I got better after treating it. The doctor prescribed Allerway 5, and Spersallerg eye drops for me. This year, my condition seems to be poor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from an acute attack of bacterial infection along with allergic rhinitis. You can take the following medications. Use Avamyse nasal spray (Fluticasone furoate nasal spray) once daily for a month. Take Claritin (Loratadine) tablet once daily during the w... Read Full »
I have been dealing with recurrent ear infections. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,For the past few months, I have been dealing with recurrent ear infections, and it is affecting my quality of life. The pain and discomfort are becoming unbearable, and I need a solution. I am worried about the long-term impact on my hearing and overall ear health. Is there anything mor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Ear infections are divided into two main parts: 1. Outer ear infections called otitis externa. 2. Middle ear infections called otitis media which again could be acute and chronic. Outer ear infections are characterized by constant excr... Read Full »
Please suggest a solution for issues related to enlarged adenoids.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter's adenoid is enlarged, and she frequently experiences ear pain and throat infections. Doctors are prescribing Montelukast, antibiotics, Paracetamol, and Ibuprofen, advising against removing the adenoids at this age since she is now 7 years old. Current medication details in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. If your daughter is experiencing more than five episodes in one year, it is recommended to remove tonsils and adenoids together. Does your daughter snore during sleep? How many attacks of infection has sh... Read Full »
I have been struggling with recurrent ear infections. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male, and I have been struggling with recurrent ear infections for the past few months. The pain and discomfort have become unbearable, affecting my quality of life. I am concerned about the potential long-term impact on my hearing and overall ear health. Are there... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing insights into the concerning issue. Ear infections can be categorized into two main types: Outer ear infections, known as otitis externa. Middle ear infections, categorized as acute or chronic otitis media. Outer ear infections are char... Read Full »
I have pain from the left molar and TMJ to the ear. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I grind my teeth at night even though it has not been confirmed. I have the white lines on my cheeks. Yesterday and today I have this pain from my left molar to my TMJ and ear ache. And I do not know if it is from where the grinding is getting worse, a tooth infection, or ear infectio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The grinding teeth at night usually come from stress or psychological problems so you should visit a dentist near to you in order to get a night guard to protect grinding teeth at night. At the same time, you should consult with your psychiatric physician to know the ca... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
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