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What Causes Feeling Of Having Fluid Behind The Ear?

Ive recently started feeling what feels like water behind my ear (left). Pretty sure it s not water, I don t swim or hot tub, just showers. I can feel a very slight pain sometimes when tilting my head down. Have tried clearing the canal using q-tips but no help, even hopping up and down with head tilted to the left to shake out what ever is in there. Any ideas?
Fri, 5 Jun 2020
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Hi.
I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety.

Your current symptoms might be due to Otitis media (either acute or serous)

I advice you to take:
1. Tab. Amoxy Clav full course for 5days.

2. Tab. Cetrizine if associated itching

3. Otogesic ear drops for relieving pain & congestion.

4. Oral steroids can be tried

5.Drainage may be necessary & check for adenoids. If the secretion is recurring, Grommet insertion may be required. Consult a ENT specialist for further assistance.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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What Causes Feeling Of Having Fluid Behind The Ear?

Hi. I ve gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety. Your current symptoms might be due to Otitis media (either acute or serous) I advice you to take: 1. Tab. Amoxy Clav full course for 5days. 2. Tab. Cetrizine if associated itching 3. Otogesic ear drops for relieving pain & congestion. 4. Oral steroids can be tried 5.Drainage may be necessary & check for adenoids. If the secretion is recurring, Grommet insertion may be required. Consult a ENT specialist for further assistance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.