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I have ear pain with drainage down the throat and fever. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a deep ear pain on and off for months with a feeling of drainage going down my throat. Before few years, I had a eustachian tube dysfunction with pain, pressure, and hearing loss. I have them on and off for the past few years. Right now, I have a low-grade fever for the past six... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have a low-grade otitis externa. You can take Clotrimazole 1% drops. Use it twice a day for seven days. If you are unable to pop your ears, then you do not have a eustachian tube dysfunction. But if you are able to pop your ears, then you can start using a n... Read Full »
I have pain in my right ear because I scratched my ear canal. How can I manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, My right ear pains when I touch inside. There is no discharge, and I think I scratched my ear canal two days ago with my little finger. What should I do now? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tenderness while pressing in the outer part of the ear canal with a history of injury to the ear is suggestive of a condition known as ear furuncle. It is nothing but a boil in the ear canal. Treatment would include an antibiotic and a painkiller. The addition of an ear... Read Full »
What does it mean to have a sudden notch in the external ear with increased ear pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, A strange notch appeared in both the outer ears today. The notch seems to be firm, and it is not caused by mask use. It does not appear to be subsiding. I am experiencing high pressure in my ears. My doctor said that I might have immune system issues. But, tests have not been conduc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a dent in the middle of the outer cartilage. According to the pictures provided here, you may suffer from perichondritis, which is the infection of the tis... Read Full »
My ear pain and block got relieved after drainage. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been very sick with a cold for the past five days and just yesterday I got an ear infection. It did not hurt that much but my ear was so blocked that it was highly uncomfortable. Today I noticed some drainage, which I immediately looked up and saw that it meant a broken eardrum ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Because of cold, you must be having some ear infection as well. Due to recurrent cold, your eustachian tube is blocked and caused reduce ventilation of ear and hence there was pus formation in the ear. This continues pus formation has broken the tympanic membrane and came... Read Full »
I have ear pain, head pain, clogged nose and itchy throat. How to manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have episodes of bad sinuses every year. Last year, I had hay fever with an extreme blocked nose. I went to my GP, and he gave me sinus injection. I got better after treating it. The doctor prescribed Allerway 5, and Spersallerg eye drops for me. This year, my condition seems to be poor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from an acute attack of bacterial infection along with allergic rhinitis. You can take the following medications. Use Avamyse nasal spray (Fluticasone furoate nasal spray) once daily for a month. Take Claritin (Loratadine) tablet once daily during the w... Read Full »
I have been dealing with recurrent ear infections. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,For the past few months, I have been dealing with recurrent ear infections, and it is affecting my quality of life. The pain and discomfort are becoming unbearable, and I need a solution. I am worried about the long-term impact on my hearing and overall ear health. Is there anything mor... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Ear infections are divided into two main parts: 1. Outer ear infections called otitis externa. 2. Middle ear infections called otitis media which again could be acute and chronic. Outer ear infections are characterized by constant excr... Read Full »
Please suggest a solution for issues related to enlarged adenoids.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter's adenoid is enlarged, and she frequently experiences ear pain and throat infections. Doctors are prescribing Montelukast, antibiotics, Paracetamol, and Ibuprofen, advising against removing the adenoids at this age since she is now 7 years old. Current medication details in... Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. If your daughter is experiencing more than five episodes in one year, it is recommended to remove tonsils and adenoids together. Does your daughter snore during sleep? How many attacks of infection has sh... Read Full »
I have been struggling with recurrent ear infections. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male, and I have been struggling with recurrent ear infections for the past few months. The pain and discomfort have become unbearable, affecting my quality of life. I am concerned about the potential long-term impact on my hearing and overall ear health. Are there... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing insights into the concerning issue. Ear infections can be categorized into two main types: Outer ear infections, known as otitis externa. Middle ear infections, categorized as acute or chronic otitis media. Outer ear infections are char... Read Full »
I have pain from the left molar and TMJ to the ear. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I grind my teeth at night even though it has not been confirmed. I have the white lines on my cheeks. Yesterday and today I have this pain from my left molar to my TMJ and ear ache. And I do not know if it is from where the grinding is getting worse, a tooth infection, or ear infectio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The grinding teeth at night usually come from stress or psychological problems so you should visit a dentist near to you in order to get a night guard to protect grinding teeth at night. At the same time, you should consult with your psychiatric physician to know the ca... Read Full »
What could be the reason for severe ear pain?
Query: Hello doctor, My niece's ear is paining a lot. A few days ago, she has inserted her finger insider her ear which might have hurt her. She also bled twice. Now the bleeding has stopped but the pain is still there. She is taking pain killers since no doctors are available due to lockdown. Kindly advi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is she having a cold or cough? The ear pain can be due to ear infection due to cold and cough. Did she hurt her ear canal? Read Full »