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I could not hear properly and was diagnosed with a 15 % hole in my eardrum. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I was not able to hear properly. So I consulted an E.N.T specialist who said I have a 15 % hole in my eardrum. I said I felt that I had muffled hearing and a fullness feeling in my left ear after scuba diving. So I asked how long would it take to heal, and the doctor said it depends, b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Whether a 15 % perforated drum will heal spontaneously depends on how the perforation was caused and for how long the perforation has been there. If it is a new perforation caused by trauma like a sudden slap on the ea... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am having hearing loss. I have been noticing that I have to ask people to repeat themselves more often, and I have difficulty understanding conversations in noisy environments. I am worried about my hearing, and I am going to see a doctor to get it checked out. Kindly give your sugges... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms of hearing loss, you have the following diagnosis: hearing impairment due to nerve conduction. Have you had any ear discharge, injury, family history of hearing loss, upper respiratory infectio... Read Full »
I am experiencing ear pain, crackling, and muffled hearing for the last seven days. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am prone to ear infections. The mild respiratory symptoms have subsided. I am experiencing ear pain, crackling, and muffled hearing for the last seven days. Antibiotics have worked for me in the past. I am traveling out of state for work via plane tomorrow and would not be able to se... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! Based on the history provided it is likely that you may have a middle ear infection. This is common in people with recurrent upper respiratory infections, swimmers, someone with perforated ear drums (in your case could be unlikely)... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have seen two doctors, who mentioned problems related to fluid behind my eardrum. This has been continuing for two months, and the antibiotics given were not effective. I was advised to see an ENT, but unfortunately, I could not get an appointment for another month. My hearing loss an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suggest you get Pure Tone Audiometry and Impedance Audiometry done. Fluid behind the tympanic membrane can sometimes persist for a long time. If this is indeed the case, you can consider waiting and using mucolytics ... Read Full »