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Why do I have pain in my ear even after using ear drops?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a mild ear infection. I went to see a doctor as the ear started draining clear fluid. The doctor said the draining was only on the outside of the ear. She prescribed Ciprodex ear drops. I am on the second day of taking them and I just woke up in the middle of the night with ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not so, as you have an infection in the outer part of the ear. It is called as otitis externa. In this condition, there will be a severe aching pain in the outer ear. The cause of otitis externa may be due to a humid environment, any micro-injuries, or any ... Read Full »
Why does ear pain increase after using prescribed ear drops?
Query: Hello doctor,A few months back, I had ear pain and according to the doctor, I had a fungal infection and got my ear cleansed and prescribed some drops for my ear to be used. As I used those ear drops my ear pain got increased and it turned into a very severe pain I start feeling that some fluid was ... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Regarding your ear pain, it is most likely what is called otitis externa which is an infection of the outer canal of the ear most likely fungal. Wet ear is the most common cause also called swimmer's ear. The most appropriate management: ... Read Full »
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 »
I have had pain and blood clots in my ear for a week. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had ear pain for a week, so I used Cifrofloxacine drops and took tablets, but the pain persisted. Also, I have blood clotting in my ear. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ear pain can be due to several causes ranging from infection in the middle ear, external ear, wax impaction, or eustachian tube dysfunction. It may also be referred from pathologies in other areas like the throat. To treat ear pain, we need to diagnose the exact cause,... Read Full »
What are the causes of a swollen ear?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old female who is 5'4" tall. I am experiencing a swollen ear that hurts a lot. The pain is extreme when I try to pop it or apply Hydrogen Peroxide solution. I have had the same issue previously, for which I did not take any medication. I am concerned if it is a swimmer's e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. I suspect you have otitis externa, an infection of the ear canal commonly called the swimmer's ear. The ear is a sensitive organ, so please do not apply Hydrogen Peroxide, as it might affect your hearing. I sugges... Read Full »
I have a soft and painless red bump inside my ear. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a red bump inside my ear. The bump is soft and does not hurt. What is it? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your pictures are not clear to differentiate it between a blister in the external auditory and ear wax (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Try to confirm it by yourself by gently palpating the bump with the ear bud. If it is a blisters, it will p... Read Full »
How to use ear drops effectively to get rid of swimmer's ear?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had swimmer's ear for about five days now. And I started taking an anti-inflammatory ear drop with a pain killer. On the second day, I felt my ear got a little swollen, and the ear way was blocked. I could not hear anything, and by the third day, I went to the pharmacy, and he g... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is absolutely nothing that you need to worry about as this is a very common entity that we daily come across. There are two possibilities in your case: recurrent fungal infection called otomycosis and recurrent infection of the hair follicle in the outer ear, a cond... Read Full »
Can an earbud cause damage to my ears?
Query: Hi doctor, I have intense pain in my left ear for last two days. The pain started after using an earbud. I could sense pain in the lymph nodes behind my left ear and left jaw. I took tablet Dolo for pain. I do not have diabetes. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is absolutely nothing that you need to worry about as this is a common entity that we daily encounter. There are two possibilities in your case; 1) Recurrent fungal infection called otomycosis. 2) Recurrent infection of the hair follicle in the outer ear known as ot... Read Full »
How is an ear infection treated?
Query: Hi doctor,I have an ear infection in the left ear after two days when I started taking medications for it. My right ear started to have the same pain as my left ears. I am taking Ibuprofen 800 mg along with Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone otic suspension for five days now. On a scale of one to ten, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you have otitis externa. It is an infection affecting the outer ear. It is the part of the ear that you clean with buds. The cause is trauma and breach of the outermost layer of the skin causes the bacteria to enter the ear resulting in infection. It is pain... Read Full »
Can cotton buds result in severe ear pain?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband was cleaning his ears with cotton buds before four days. I think that he has hit something inside the ears and after that, he started to have pain. After a while, he was normal. But today, he has pain there and took Mefenamic acid to reduce the pain. He does not have a fever. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per history, it seems that your husband is suffering from otitis externa. It occurs due to inflammation of the external auditory canal (EAC). It occurs due to trauma. You can confirm it by pressing the tragus and you can feel the pain. Your husband can take tablet Para... Read Full »