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What Causes Difficulty In Chewing Along With Swollen Ear Canal?
Question: I cannot close my mouth , eat chew, it feels like the side of my jaw is pushing out by my ear, also when I try and close my mouth it feels like my mouth is not shutting straight . My ear canal is swollen and I cannot hear to well and I have lots of fluid in my ear. I am taking pain killers like there is not tomorrow , please help
Brief Answer:
Trismus-suppurative ear infection?
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
You seem to have Trismus which is due to the spread of uncontrolled infection your middle ear cavity.
Its extremely important that you get your ear examined for the presence of any pus filled cavity or swollen ear drum by an expert otolaryngologist.
In all such cases oral as well as intratympanic instillation of antibiotics coupled with drainage of fluid/pus is mandate.
This jaw discomfort would appropriately respond to such management.
Thank you.
Trismus-suppurative ear infection?
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
You seem to have Trismus which is due to the spread of uncontrolled infection your middle ear cavity.
Its extremely important that you get your ear examined for the presence of any pus filled cavity or swollen ear drum by an expert otolaryngologist.
In all such cases oral as well as intratympanic instillation of antibiotics coupled with drainage of fluid/pus is mandate.
This jaw discomfort would appropriately respond to such management.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I've been to ENT specialist and they say it's nothing to do with my ear
Brief Answer:
Consult another ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi
A Swollen ear canal with difficulty in hearing along with fluid in the ear are strong pointers to ear disease.
How could your ENT specialist say they have nothing to do with the ear..i am clueless about this.
I advise you to consult another expert ENT specialist before we consider looking forward for alternate diagnosis with investigations.
Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
Consult another ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi
A Swollen ear canal with difficulty in hearing along with fluid in the ear are strong pointers to ear disease.
How could your ENT specialist say they have nothing to do with the ear..i am clueless about this.
I advise you to consult another expert ENT specialist before we consider looking forward for alternate diagnosis with investigations.
Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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