A small tear or injury in the eardrum, or tympanic membrane, is known as an eardrum rupture. The middle and outer ear canals are separated by a layer known as the tympanic membrane. When sound waves enter the ear, this membrane vibrates. The middle ear's bones are affected by the vibration as well. If the eardrum is damaged, this vibration can make it harder to hear.
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Query: Hello doctor, I visited an ENT specialist regarding an issue with my ear. During the appointment, the specialist performed a procedure called ear irrigation. However, since undergoing the procedure, I have been experiencing discomfort and a sensation of heaviness in my ear. It has now been two days,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms could potentially indicate an infection in the external ear canal, known as otitis externa. This condition often arises from water retention in the ear. The recommended course of action involves keeping th... Read Full »
Do I need a second surgery after hitting my eardrum with nails?
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Since you had an attic retraction pocket, they must have done a modified radical mastoidectomy with an open cavity technique. Discharge is one of the frequent problems of a mastoid cavity. Does your doctor plan to do a second look surgery? Can y... Read Full »
I have pain and discharge in my right ear along with mucus in my nose. What could be the reason?
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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 »
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