What Causes Pain And Fullness In The Left Ear?

Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2017

Question: My left ear is throbbing and feels full. Does not appear to be inflamed.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ear fullness

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You are probably having eustachian tube blockage.
Please tell me do you have any nasal congestion or throat infection in the recent past or any history of recent air travel?
Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (13 minutes later)

Yes I have had nasal congestion recently. Bad couple weeks ago and residual now. Also have had several recent air trips and also have been swimming/

Have used ear drops

Thanks Doc.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
H
Thanks for the information.
Take a combination of levocetrizine and pseudoephedrine two times a day and xylometazoline nasal drops three times a day.
Take steam inhalation and chew a gum that will also help decongest the tube.
Avoid swimming for few days.
Take all medicines for a week.
All the medicines I have prescribed will be available at prescription only.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I hope my advise proves useful for you.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad