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Feeling Clogged Ear. No Pain And Can Hear. Suggested Tear In Ear. What Should I Do?
Question: my ear is feeling clogged even after 7-8 days of getting slapped...there is no pain and am able to hear but not quietly like my other ear ..i visited a doctor already ..he says i have a tear in my ear drum and need an operation to fix it though it is not that critical ,but i need a second opinion what should i do ??
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A small tear in the ear drum is the likely cause of pain and feeling clogged even after a week. If it is a small and partial tear then this should heal on its own and you can use an antibiotic ear drop to avoid any infection in the area.
If it is a full thickness tear then a surgical repair is recommended for an early recovery. This can be differentiated only by an ENT surgeon after a physical examination.
Meanwhile you can follow these suggestions:
1) Reduce caffeine and salt intake.
2) Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
3) Avoid using objects to clean your ears. Use earplugs while bathing.
4) Take a a multivitamin supplementation once daily.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
A small tear in the ear drum is the likely cause of pain and feeling clogged even after a week. If it is a small and partial tear then this should heal on its own and you can use an antibiotic ear drop to avoid any infection in the area.
If it is a full thickness tear then a surgical repair is recommended for an early recovery. This can be differentiated only by an ENT surgeon after a physical examination.
Meanwhile you can follow these suggestions:
1) Reduce caffeine and salt intake.
2) Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
3) Avoid using objects to clean your ears. Use earplugs while bathing.
4) Take a a multivitamin supplementation once daily.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how much time does it take for a small tear to heal..
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A small or partial tear usually heals in 7-10 days. If the clogged feeling persists beyond that then a re evaluation by an ENT surgeon is recommended.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
Thanks for writing again.
A small or partial tear usually heals in 7-10 days. If the clogged feeling persists beyond that then a re evaluation by an ENT surgeon is recommended.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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