Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
What Causes Pressure In The Left Ear While On Treatment For Right Ear?
I am currently being treated for a bad sinus infection, and ear infection in the right ear. Now my left ear is bothering me - but differently than the right. It is hot to the touch and very full of pressure. Is this possibly an outer ear infection?
Hi. Sorry to hear about your ailment. Initially Lets discuss a basic structural concept. Sinuses, nasal cavity, pharynx and middle ear cavities are all linked up. So any problem (pathalogy) from any where among these structures can affect all of these structures in a contagious manner. So it can be said that actually you are having a pharyngitis or sinusitis that is affecting both ears producing signs and symptoms of heavyness and possible fever and earache. However if your external ear is hot as compared to the other one and also it is painful to touch then it may a separate event (infection of external ear) so the best advice at the moment is to visit an ENT doctor to get a prescription of suitable antibiotics and pain killers. Wishing you best of health. Regards.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Causes Pressure In The Left Ear While On Treatment For Right Ear?
Hi. Sorry to hear about your ailment. Initially Lets discuss a basic structural concept. Sinuses, nasal cavity, pharynx and middle ear cavities are all linked up. So any problem (pathalogy) from any where among these structures can affect all of these structures in a contagious manner. So it can be said that actually you are having a pharyngitis or sinusitis that is affecting both ears producing signs and symptoms of heavyness and possible fever and earache. However if your external ear is hot as compared to the other one and also it is painful to touch then it may a separate event (infection of external ear) so the best advice at the moment is to visit an ENT doctor to get a prescription of suitable antibiotics and pain killers. Wishing you best of health. Regards.