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Just Returned Form A 14 Trans-pacific Flight Left Ear Feels

Posted on Wed, 31 Oct 2018

Question: Just returned form a 14 trans-pacific flight left ear feels funny not hearing as well and have developed a headache moderately severe over left eye. Extremely tired jus do not feel good. No nausea or vomiting but do not feel like eating. Male 72 years old experienced extreme stress upon return from trip family member admitted to hospital with serious medical condition which has resolved.

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

That was a 14 hour flight. The headache is subsiding but feels pressure being left eye. Ear itself no longer hurts. Reluctant to eat and very tired. The pressure in the ear happened after the flight-returned home 2 weeks ago Saturday. The ear pressure lasted up until about two days ago and the headache started about the same time. Should he see general MD or eye physician?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Sorry for the delay in my response,

The problems you had could be due to cabin air pressure. Such problems should last for not more than 2 or 3 days.

If the problems continue to exist then I would recommend a visit to MD physician to rule out any other cause after examining you in detail.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar