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 symptoms similar to otitis media with effusion. How do I confirm the diagnosis?
Query: Hello doctor, Is this otitis media with effusion? I have attached pictures. I have had symptoms for 1.5 weeks now. It seems to be slowly getting better, but I am unsure if there is any treatment for this or if it just has to be waited out. I have no pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the otoscopic images (the attachments have been removed to protect the patient's privacy) that you shared are those of otitis media with effusion. Yes, you are right; it will resolve over a period of 1.5 to 3 weeks, provided you do not have a stuffy nose, and you ... Read Full »