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What Causes Difficulty In Hearing And Liquid Discharge?
hi doctor i have a middle ear infection. i have suffered from these for years and have been getting treatment for them however they always seem to come back worse. i suffered from clue ear when i was younger but dont think it is anything to do with that because it is only in the last few years. i went to the doctors a few weeks ago with it and then he told me to pop my ears and gave me some tablets which i took. he sais that my ear drum had been pushed in. it was fine for a little bit but had come back again. i can hardly hear out of my ear and it feels like liquid is trying to come out. i have a doctors appoinment booked for wednesday, however should i be seen earlier because i read on the internet that sometimes it can lead to perminent hearing damage. thankyou
Fri, 8 Jan 2021
Hi,
Retracted eardrum means the eustachian tube on the same is not properly functioning. There can be a problem in nose or sinuses as many a times the primary cause is somewhere but the symptoms are related at other sites. Hence it is important to have a proper and full ENT check up.
* Do not blow the nose as this may force the air but also nasal fluid into the middle ear that can cause problems of otitis media
* Oral course of decongestant, anti-inflammatory and steroids should help you the most
* Nasal decongestant drops
* CT scan of mastoids and sinuses will help further.
* Complete the courses of medications till cured well
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
Retracted eardrum means the eustachian tube on the same is not properly functioning. There can be a problem in nose or sinuses as many a times the primary cause is somewhere but the symptoms are related at other sites. Hence it is important to have a proper and full ENT check up.
* Do not blow the nose as this may force the air but also nasal fluid into the middle ear that can cause problems of otitis media
* Oral course of decongestant, anti-inflammatory and steroids should help you the most
* Nasal decongestant drops
* CT scan of mastoids and sinuses will help further.
* Complete the courses of medications till cured well
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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