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Does Usage Of Olive Oil Help In Treating Ear Ache?
Hi i had quite a bad ear ache starting from yesterday and i think due to the ear ache, my jaw is pain ful. I put olive oil into my left ear last night, and today my ear pain is not as bad as yesterday. Should i continue putting olive oil and monitor my condition or go and see a GP?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of ear ache which can occur due to accumulation of earwax, ear fluid, ear infection and due to eustachian tube dysfunction. It could be due to TMJ dysfunction as well.
Need not to worry. Massage with olive oil is a temporary solution to your condition as it is increasing blood supply in that area and giving relief. If your symptoms and episodes of earache are getting frequent then you should consult ENT specialist and start treatment after prescription. Doctor may order certain test like audiometry, low and high pitched ringing to rule out conditions like hearing loss , exposure to loud noises , earwax build-up , middle ear infection. Doctor may treat it according to the diagnosis , may prescribe medicine antibiotics. Doctor may prescribe drug like eperisone , muscle relaxant and sedatives. Maintain hygiene and avoid pricking it with sharp object.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Usage Of Olive Oil Help In Treating Ear Ache?
Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of ear ache which can occur due to accumulation of earwax, ear fluid, ear infection and due to eustachian tube dysfunction. It could be due to TMJ dysfunction as well. Need not to worry. Massage with olive oil is a temporary solution to your condition as it is increasing blood supply in that area and giving relief. If your symptoms and episodes of earache are getting frequent then you should consult ENT specialist and start treatment after prescription. Doctor may order certain test like audiometry, low and high pitched ringing to rule out conditions like hearing loss , exposure to loud noises , earwax build-up , middle ear infection. Doctor may treat it according to the diagnosis , may prescribe medicine antibiotics. Doctor may prescribe drug like eperisone , muscle relaxant and sedatives. Maintain hygiene and avoid pricking it with sharp object. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari