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Question: I have chronic and acute pain behind my eyes in my face especially on the right side. My ears pop and even though I've had two series of antibiotics 4 bronchitis and sinus ear infection I still have dark red blood discharge from the right upper inner nostril. Additionally I have 9 nodules the size of walnuts on my thyroid for 4 years. I gained 25 lbs in last 3 months.
Brief Answer:
Probably you have Nasal congestion and eustachian tube blockage
Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.
Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from Nasal Congestion and Eustachian Tube Blockage.This is a tube that runs from the middle ear to the back of nose and this becomes blocked by this sticky fluid, or mucus. This in turn leads to a pressure build up in the ear which is released when you talk, swallow, blow your nose or eat. This is why your ears pop.
Don't blow or cough forcefully which may lead to breakage of small blood vessels in your nose leading to nasal bleeding.Also if there is any nasal crusting,don't try to remove it which may cause nasal bleeding.
You may get relief by taking Oral decongestant (like Phenylephrine) and Nasal Decongestant drops like Xylometazoline(if you are not suffering from hypertension and Mucolytic(like Ambroxol).Also use saline nasal spray-it will help to moisten the nasal lining and soften the nasal secretions.
Also do steam inhalation.Avoid cold food, very sweet food and Bakery food which increase mucus production.Avoid dust,smoke and other pollutants.Drink lots of fluids(warm).
Regarding nodules in thyroid and weight gain,I would advise you to undergo few tests:
Ultrasonogram of neck,Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology-It will hep to detect the cause of nodules,Thyroid function tests(T3,T4,TSH).
Hope this answers your query.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.Take care.
Probably you have Nasal congestion and eustachian tube blockage
Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.
Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from Nasal Congestion and Eustachian Tube Blockage.This is a tube that runs from the middle ear to the back of nose and this becomes blocked by this sticky fluid, or mucus. This in turn leads to a pressure build up in the ear which is released when you talk, swallow, blow your nose or eat. This is why your ears pop.
Don't blow or cough forcefully which may lead to breakage of small blood vessels in your nose leading to nasal bleeding.Also if there is any nasal crusting,don't try to remove it which may cause nasal bleeding.
You may get relief by taking Oral decongestant (like Phenylephrine) and Nasal Decongestant drops like Xylometazoline(if you are not suffering from hypertension and Mucolytic(like Ambroxol).Also use saline nasal spray-it will help to moisten the nasal lining and soften the nasal secretions.
Also do steam inhalation.Avoid cold food, very sweet food and Bakery food which increase mucus production.Avoid dust,smoke and other pollutants.Drink lots of fluids(warm).
Regarding nodules in thyroid and weight gain,I would advise you to undergo few tests:
Ultrasonogram of neck,Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology-It will hep to detect the cause of nodules,Thyroid function tests(T3,T4,TSH).
Hope this answers your query.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.Take care.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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