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Ear pain and hearing issue. Is it Infection or hearing loss?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been getting sharp ear pains for the past couple of months. When I was in school or around a lot of talking, I could not keep up with conversations with a lot of background noise. Everything has sounded like a broken speaker for the past few months. Every little sound causes ext... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your hearing problem is associated with tinnitus. The pinching pain in the ear, along with discomfort with loud sounds, indicates a couple of things; therefore, the following investigations are a must for you: 1. Pure tone audiometry. 2. Impe... Read Full »
I have pain and discharge in my right ear along with mucus in my nose. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain and discharge in my right ear. Today I noticed mucus in my nose. What could be the reason? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. As per your clinical history, it appears that you are having a perforation in your right ear drum since childhood and now it developed an infection in your middle ear on the right side. I suggest you to consult your ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female, suffering from ear pain. The doctor confirmed that it is due to some virus and there is a small hole in my ear. Some tablets and Otobiotic drops were given. Still, it did not cure my pain. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome in icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are probably suffering from CSOM (chronic suppurative otitis media) with otitis externa. My advice is to consult your ENT doctor for thorough examination of the ear and necessary investigations to know the real pathology for planing final tr... Read Full »
What treatment should I do to my blocked, painful ears?
Query: Hello doctor, I want some advice on my blocked ears. My ears are also paining since 7 days. Since last week, I have been suffering from cough and cold. As both the ears are blocked, I have been suffering a hearing problem too. I think wax is stuck inside my ears. I have been using an ear drops twic... Read Full »
Answer: HiWelcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern, and most likely you are suffering from eustachian tube catarrh. This is a clinical condition arises due to eustachian tube dysfunction. The eustachian tube is a tubular connection between the middle ear and throat. Main function of this is to maint... Read Full »
Why do I have ear pain and black deposits coming from the ear?
Query: Hello doctor, I am facing ear pain since yesterday. My right ear alone is paining. When I tried cleaning with a earbud, the bud came out with a black colored deposit. What do I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After considering the facts of your query, it appears like you are suffering from either of these. Wax in the ear. Otomycosis (fungal infection of the ear). Treatment is different in both the above situations. I suggest taking Paracetamol 500 mg for pain relief.... Read Full »