Medical Advice on "Otolaryngology (E.N.T)"

What are the ways to treat recurrent cold with blocked nose?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you provide more details as to the problems you are facing? 1. Is the nose block always on one side? Which side is it? 2. Is there associated reduced sense of smell or nasal discharge? 3. Is the brow pain a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan N

What blood tests should I get for overly oily skin, burning lips, a painful throat, and thrush?

Hi! There could be multiple factors involved over here as a result of which these symptoms are occurring. I would recommend you to perform the following tests mentioned below Complete blood count Hba1c Serum electrolytes Liver function tests ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

Have I done any damage to my ears by using narrow rod to remove wax?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a high probability that you would have accidentally injured the eardrum while cleaning. This is a very common thing to happen and you do not have to worry too much. The defect in the eardrum interferes with opti...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

I have a painless bony lump behind my ear. What is it?

Hi! Thanks for providing a detailed description of the problem in concern. There is absolutely nothing that you need to be worried about. Most commonly the reason for a swelling in the post aural region above the mastoid without any ear problems is...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

I have frequent sore throat with bad acid reflux problem. Should I concern about malignancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had a detailed look at the picture you have sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The most common reason for having this irritation in the throat with generalized soreness or to one side can defini...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

Can ear drops cure an infection in the inner ear wall?

Hi, There is a possibility that there is a chronic infection in the middle ear which is located beyond your ear drum. In such a situation plain ear drops will not treat the infection completely. You will require oral antibiotics to completely treat...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

A day after my piercing got infected and started bleeding, I am experiencing ear pain. What to do?

Hi! The most common reason to have pain is due to dermatitis which has led to an infection. Dermatitis occurs due to reaction of the metal piercing with the skin. You can start an antibiotic tab ciplox 500mg one tab two times a day after food for n...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

I have severe sinus pain with deviated nasal septum and no medicine helped. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is absolutely nothing that you need to worry about. You are having a severe form of sinusitis which has probably happened secondary to allergic rhinitis. Before we jump to the treatment, I have tried to explain t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

After a fall, noticed blood in my dad's nose. Should I be worried?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the x-ray that you shared (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I cannot make out any nasal bone fracture. The bleeding is due to injury to the nose. If there is no active bleeding and no fracture detec...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan N

My 4-year-old son's ears and nose have a very foul smell. Why?

Hi! There could be two things which is causing the foul smellimg discharge from the nose and ear. 1. A foreign body - Make sure that the child hasn't inserted any foreign object in the nose or the ear as this is most common cause of foul smell disc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar