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How to treat my respiratory tract infection presenting with an ear infection and perforated eardrum?
Query: Hi doctor, I was recently diagnosed with ear infection and a perforated eardrum. Initially, I was diagnosed with a viral respiratory infection and followed by ear infection in a two days. I have been taking antibiotics for three days now. I have a lot of fluid continuing to seep from my ear. How lon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears with your history that you are suffering from an upper respiratory tract infection that has complicated into an ear infection. Usually, once the antibiotic course starts, the problem should resolve within three to four days and completely by five to seven ... Read Full »
My 5-year-old has ear pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 5 years old. Last month, we noticed that she had pain in her right ear and the thing continued for three to four days. On 5th, we noticed lots of wax in her right ear. It seemed to be pus. So, we took her to an ear specialist. After diagnosis, the doctor told us that her... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ear infections in children are very common. Children have a straight and wide eustachian tube that helps throat microbes to reach the ear easily and cause infection. So whenever she has a chest infection or throat pain or cold or flu, there are chances that her ears wi... Read Full »
Can ear fungal flakes be cured without medication?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having ear fungal flakes according to my doctor. I want to know how much time it will take to cure and what type of medication generally is prescribed in this condition? And can it be cured without medication? Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition you are describing is called otomycosis. This is a curable condition in which topical antifungal drops have to be used along with the above medication. The mainstay of treatment is antibiotics, topical antifungal drops like Clotrin plus (Lidocaine and Clot... Read Full »
I have pain in my left ear after trying to clean it. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My left ear has been hurting since a week after I tried to clean it. I am hearing a loud beating sound in my left ear, like a heartbeat. I have never had any problems with my ear or ear canals or my overall health growing up. However, I decided to clean my left ear canal because I felt ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Based on your symptoms, you may have an ear infection or impacted earwax. The pain, throbbing, and hearing loss in your left ear could be signs of an infection, while the hea... 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 »
I feel vibrations in my left ear when I exercise. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old boy weighing 147.71 lb and 5 feet and 8 inches in height. I feel a vibration in my left ear when I do push-ups, and it becomes hard for me to do because I have to apply more force. Every day when I wake up, I find my ear blocked. Whenever I sleep, turning my head to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You must get an otoscopic ear examination with pure tone audiogram testing done. You could be having glue ear or serous otitis media. This needs treatment medically at the most. The symptoms would go away with proper treatment. It is advisable to get a professional con... 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 »
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 »
Why is the uvula towards the left side after cleft palate surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, Our baby is 2 years 3 months old. She had a soft cleft palate. The doctor operated her and closed the soft cleft palate. Now, we can see that her uvula is a little bit on the left side in the mouth and not at the center. We are worried about this. She already went with this surgery in suc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having uvula at one side is not at all a big issue. But, you should know a few things. Children with cleft lip or palate are usually operated at a very small age, usually at six months is the first surgery done, and this depends on the extent of deformity child has. All ... Read Full »
What is the non-invasive treatment option for my perforated eardrum?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23-years-old male, with a height of 5'7", and my weight is 110.23 lb. I have an infection in my right ear. A discharge keeps on coming out. It first happen during childhood. It used to happened during the winter alone and lasts for two to three weeks. I use earphones a lot. But it di... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. Eardrum perforation causing intermittent ear discharge is a frustrating problem and has to be treated systematically. Most importantly, it is necessary to treat the triggering factors to the ear discharge. If the t... Read Full »