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What can cause a continuous ringing and pain in the ear?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a student, and I am 23 years old. Five days ago, I had a severe vertigo feeling (severe headache, moderate fever, nausea, vomiting, loss of balance). This symptom started every evening, and after sleeping, I was totally fresh in the morning. Here, due to the corona pandemic, I could not go to the hospital. I have a chronic history of infection in this (right ear). I had no vertigo in the past. But have a history of fungal and pseudomonas infection. I was prescribed Otosporin a lot. Eardrum was fine according to previous diagnoses. I used a drop for two days feeling vertigo are not there now, but still, some dizziness is present. And there is a continuous ringing and sometimes pain and allergy in my right ear, and the left ear is fine.

Answered by Dr. Pruthvi Raju Uppalapati

Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pruthvi Raju Uppalapati is an Otolaryngologist skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. His expertise includes managing chronic sinusitis, allergies, hearing loss, balance disorders, voice and swallowing problems, as well as head and neck tumors. He is proficient in performing endoscopic sinus surgeries, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, ear surgeries, and other advanced ENT procedures. Dr. Uppalapati is also experienced in offering both medical and surgical solutions tailored to patient needs.

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Hello,

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I understand your concern. Is your ear discharging frequently? As per your complaints, it is suggestive of chronic supportive otitis media(CSOM). Are you sure your membrane is intact and normal? Have you seen an endoscopic picture? I understand you cannot go to a hospital now. So, for the time being, start yourself not the following medication: 1. Tablet Amoxicillin (Amoxil) 500 mg twice daily after food for five days. 2. Tablet Montek LC (Levocetirizine and Montelukast) once daily before sleep for seven days. 3. Tablet Pantop DSR (Pantoprazole) once daily before breakfast for five days. 4. Ciplox D (Ciprofloxacin) ear drops thrice daily 5. Tablet Betahistine 24 mg (Betavert). Keep your ear dry at all times. Get an endoscopy done for the eating and get the discharge cleaned at the same time once you have access to an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor.

Investigations to be done

Endoscopic ear examination, an x-ray of both the mastoids.

Differential diagnosis

Otitis externa.

Probable diagnosis

CSOM (Chronic suppurative otitis media).

Preventive measures

Keep your ear dry.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At April 4, 2020
Reviewed At May 21, 2024

Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pruthvi Raju Uppalapati is an Otolaryngologist skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. His expertise includes managing chronic sinusitis, allergies, hearing loss, balance disorders, voice and swallowing problems, as well as head and neck tumors. He is proficient in performing endoscopic sinus surgeries, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, ear surgeries, and other advanced ENT procedures. Dr. Uppalapati is also experienced in offering both medical and surgical solutions tailored to patient needs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pruthvi Raju Uppalapati is an Otolaryngologist skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. His expertise includes managing chronic sinusitis, allergies, hearing loss, balance disorders, voice and swallowing problems, as well as head and neck tumors. He is proficient in performing endoscopic sinus surgeries, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, ear surgeries, and other advanced ENT procedures. Dr. Uppalapati is also experienced in offering both medical and surgical solutions tailored to patient needs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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