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I've been having a crackling ear. Basically, sounds of crackling, popping, crisping and noise appears whenever i swallow, speak, or flex the ear muscles. This problem has been for more over 2 years. In the past, I did go scuba diving and listen to loud music. I went to the doctor and they said my ear is fine. But, I just don't know why both my ears

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Crackling sound in the ear can be tinnitus. If it is associated with flexing of muscle, swallowing and yawning then probably it is due to eustachian tube dysfunction. If it is not troublesome and not ...  Read More

Whenever i talk yawn ear crackling and feeling like a throat infection or something in throat and their is jaw problem also in right side if i open my mouth wide for bite it clicks in jaw

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You might be suffering from temporo Mandibular joint dysfunction secondary to dental problems ...  Read More

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Ear crackling sound started two days ago very quiet almost like a record popping

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ...  Read More

I have been experiencing a buzzing and crackling sound in my left ear since past few months. Left ear makes a crackling sound when I swallow. I also experience profuse coughing and sneezing after getting up in the morning. Please help.

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You may have allergic rhinitis and associated with eustachian tube dysfunction.take anti-allergic tablet.visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment. ...  Read More

Left ear crackling while talking yawning no pain but ent said eustachian tube blockage n gave me nasal spray and no cold tablet for a week but know its been l month not curing its irritate me while i m talking only what to do

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If your eustachian tube dysfunction is not responding to treatment then you should undergo audiology tests to confirm the diagnosis. Then appropriate treatment can be started including steroid nasal s ...  Read More

So I was opening my mouth and something popped in my ear and now it's all crackling in my ear and the side of my head is thumping what could it be?

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Could be a wax , or some foreign body ...  Read More

Hyy..I feel crackling sound in left ear while chewing or opening mouth for month it is not going is it sth to worry about ..help me

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Consult online with proper history and video consultation for better understanding of problem ...  Read More

Pop and crackling sound in ear when swallow normal pain below the ear pop sound in ear mostly in left side some times right side

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You may have eutachian tube dysfunction... treat nasal allergies...if any... ...  Read More

Crackling sound in left ear while hearing loud noise. Cold cough is there since 2 months..but crackling sound has started 3days back...ears are itching also

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Please come down to my clinic Y S Desai Specialty Healthcare for a complete ENT clinical assessment. ...  Read More

I get crackling sound in the left ear when I move my jaw. There is no pain. Neither in the ear nor in the jaw. What could be causing it ? Should I consult an ENT or maxillofacial surgeon ? Thanks

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Probably you have TMJ articulation problem. Visit ent specialist ...  Read More

When I go to sleep, I hear a constant heart beat sound in my left ear. This happens only in the night time, rest whole day I do not hear such sound. What can be the possible reason?

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PTA and contrast HRCT Temporal bone. Could be a vascular lesion causing pulsatile tinnitus ...  Read More

My dad has been experiencing a constant beep sound in his right ear since 6 months.. recently it has increased considerably..at times it fluctuates between high and low.. this has disrupted his routine and sleep cycle.. he is unable to sleep with this noise being heard persistently.. he is very very badly worried What is the issue, cause and remed

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Evaluate his bp twicely ..do charting if increase u hav to strt antihypertensive drug Take low salt intake Sometime BP shoot up incrsses sound in ear And do audiometric evaluation ...  Read More

I have joint pain in the Morning after waking up and knees give crackling sound when I squat down there is cracking sound So should I avoid exercises or do some exercise to relive pain I am confused

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disord ...  Read More

Is it possible for chronic TMJD to cause ear pain and ear stuffiness? ENTs have ruled out ear problems. But i have constant tightness and pain in ear and around the jaw and chewing muscle I can hear crackling in while swallowing... And also some crackling during opening my jaw

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Yes it cause the pain Do one opg Visit a oral maxillofacial surgeon Do not open your mouth wide Avoid hard food ...  Read More

I went on a 10 days trip to Himachal. After my return from the trip, I got cold and my ears were blocked. I had taken medicines like antibiotic and citrizen, and now my cold is gone. But I my left is still clogged mildly and I keep hearing a ringing sound on my left ear. Sometimes I am getting mild headache, pain behind the ears, neck and above my

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Take mucolytic Steam inhalation Nasal drops ...  Read More

I had ear infection which cured 10 days ago. After that I felt clogging in ear and crackling sound comes when I swallow or do some other activities involved with ear. Sometimes I also have ringing in ear. I met my ENT he said it's due to blockage of eustachian tube and it will resolve. I wanted to know how long will it take to heal and any home rem

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You may have ear infection or fluid behind ear, take antibiotics and antihistamines ...  Read More

I have TMJ disorder and jaw popping. I also have ringing and crackling sound in ear along with ear pressure and feeling of fullness in the ear. I would like to know, if the feeling of fullness in ear and crackling in ear is caused by TMJ only, then can an ENT doctor help me to alleviate the pressure and reduce the crackling sound, even if to provid

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You need to know TMJ problem and sounds in ear are related to each other or separate issues.If separate get proper evaluation by ENT ...  Read More

I suffer from TMJ disorder on right side for which I eat soft foods and apply warm compress daily. I also have ringing sound in my right ear along with occasional crackling sounds. The doctors I consulted for TMJ told me that the ringing and crackling sounds are because of the TMJ disorder. Recently, I have started to feel pressure in the right ea

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Fullness may be due to other cause like wax, physical examination required ...  Read More

I'm suffering from ear problem for more than 3 years after a trauma on the left side of my face. I have constant Tightness and uneasiness and slight pain in both of my ears and whenever i swallow i hear a crackling sound inside ear. I can pop my ear and during valsalva i hear crackling sound. Whenever i inhale deeply my ear gets clogged for some se

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Tab enzoflam ...  Read More

I was slapped accidentally on my ear and I'm experiencing constant ringing in my ear since. Does this heal automatically or needs any medication?

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U need to go for ear examination to look for any tympanic membrane perforation. Keep ear dry and clean Go for hearing test ...  Read More

I get cackling sound while walking near my feet and legs. The crackling sound is more when I sit for sometime and walk. I do not have any pain or as such. Please suggest me if it some deficiency or problem. Thank you on advance

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Nothing to worry, unless there is associated pain and/or swelling. Crackling sounds do occur in few normal individuals . It's not due to any deficiency ...  Read More

Whenever I wide open my mouth to eat or yawn, I find difficulty in doing so. There is a crackling / popping sound of the bones on my left jawline while doing so. It happened a couple of years ago. I consulted a general physician. She gave me a strip of 3-4 tablets, and it was all okay. I do not remember the name of the tablet though. Are the bones

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It might be due to tempero mandibular joint problems. Usually resolves with tablets . If not consult a maxillofacial surgeon. ...  Read More

Whenever I open my jaw, I get a crackling sound in my left ear. There is no pain, no other symptom. What could be the reason and it's treatment?

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You need to consult an ENT and a OMFS ( to rule out any malalignment of teeth) and TMJ disorder. ...  Read More

Hello I am suffering from glue ear problem since last 2-3 years i have been visited to ent specialist..and they have said this is the glue ear condition...i have taken the treatment but no satisfactory results, i hear crackling noise in ear...please suggest some good medicine

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Long standing glue ear require gromet insertion for drainage and ventilation ...  Read More

After covid I m having frequent cold ,nose block,sinus,left ear blockages and pressure and inflammation n muffled ear, when checked my ear with ent they are saying it is fine, then what causing my ear pressure,what could be reason ? In Ent diagnosis findings was I have been took CT mastoid, it is fine except styloid left length 2.9 CM,right 2.8cm,

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What is condition of your Tympanic Membrane to me they must be retracted after hearing test you come back either for physical consultation if you are in NCR otherwise you can do video consultation you ...  Read More

My ear feels crackling/clicking every time I move my ear muscle or I want to open my ears. And when I close my mouth, blow my nose it feels popping sensation. Then I have to adjust my ear pressure. After eating something my ears keep getting blocked and then I have to blow my nose for open my ears. I also have a lump sensation and discomfort feelin

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The key solution to this problem is consistent treatment for Globus. Incomplete treatments will only result in the problem recurring. ...  Read More

One day after leg workout, My knee was paining. Pain went away but after few days crackling sound coming whenever I move my joints. Also knee is not feeling like normal.

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Hello How many days it has been now that you got the injury? Clinical examination is mandatory as to assess what is the type of discomfort. ...  Read More

Hi i experience crackling sound in my knees when I turn around or get up from sitting.. also sometimes i also experience the sound in my shoulders without pain . Is it something that I have to be concerned.. please help thank you

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ...  Read More

Hearing crackling sounds in knee suddenly.. Whateve activity i do,I hearing this sound.. Pls advise if this something needs attention..it is throughout the day

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May be due to lowered joint fluids ...  Read More

Ear popping or crackling sound comes whole burping and releasing air through ear can it caused by gastric issues.

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May be Consult doctor for evaluation ...  Read More

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