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The other day I woke up with an extreme ear ache, and a few hours later the pain vaguely subsided and my ear started draining a yellowish fluid. Since then, it hasn’t stopped draining, but the pain is almost fully gone. it’s just very uncomfortable to have to constantly be cleaning up the drainage. also, my hearing in that ear is slightly fuzzy. wh

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You could be suffering from ear infection. Yellow fluid means pus, probably u need to take a course of antibiotics. Consult with ur doctor ...  Read More

I have Right side ear drainage problem. Pls give some solution to me. Six month i suffered in this problem

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Sir you need to elaborate more wheather it's just started or was always there. Any Endoscopic or otoscopy examination done or not. ...  Read More

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I have a watery discharge coming from my ear for the last 24 hours first started with Severe Pain and pressure then i felt a little relief In the pain then the drainage started

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It is acute suppurative otitis media. A tube connects nose n ear. When blocked the pressure builds in the ear making a hole in the ear drum. ...  Read More

I have a ear drainage from my chaildwood ,but no pain , bad smell what i do? pls help me

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Foul smelling ear discharge could be a sign of chronic otitis media unsafe type.. need to be confirmed by otoscopy.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ...  Read More

I have undergone surgery for pilonadal sinus and my sinus tract was removed succesfully. However doctor kept an opening for drainage which has healed recently but again got opened due to my physical activity,. Kindly confirm me whether i have any complications

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Consult your surgeon ...  Read More

Hi My kid (12 years old) has had a preauricular sinus pit since birth. No drainage from it until recently. We saw white fluid drained from the pit in February. It's been draining since then. Saw a pediatrician, and 2 ENT doctors. So far he has taken 3 antibiotics so far. Taken Cephalexin for 7 days, bactrim for 10 days, clindamycin for 12 days. N

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Start antibiotics ...  Read More

I am 48 years old person i have ear pain due to cold and sinus When climate is change having this problem

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You might be suffering eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold. It usually resolves spontaneously after few days. If symptoms persist then you may need to take course ...  Read More

Been having sinus and pain in ear,head and fever. Please prescribe me some quick medicine now for tonight I'll take consultation tomorrow. Please it's urgently needed

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Tab zerpdol p 1 tab sos.. Consult me tomorrow... Detailed history is needed. ...  Read More

Ive pain inside the ear and sinus headache, And I slightly have throat infection too.. Prescribe me a tablet for this please.

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You can take paracetamol tablets prescribed by the neighbourhood doctor. It's better to consult an ENT surgeon for further medication as it will depend on the doctors findings and lab reports. ...  Read More

In my childhood, heavy pus drainage in my both ear. That time Dr. Gulati give me treatment Chloromycitin ear drop TDS and within 6 month I got 100% relief and ear drop stopped by Doctor. Now I am 46 year old and a patient of Mysthenia Gravis. Last one year, a little drainage start in both of ear, with cold infection in throat.

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In childhood you were suffering from chronic otitis media..ear discharge subsided with medication..but I guess ear drum perforation is still existing.. visit an ENT specialist.. ...  Read More

My son has had a preauricular sinus pit since birth. we noticed the white liquid drainage from it since Feb last week. it's still the same and not stopping. we saw a pediatrician and an ENT. they gave 2 different antibiotics. so first he took Cephalexin antibiotics for ten days. then he took bactrim antibiotics for next ten days. but it didn't stop

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 need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD ...  Read More

I have deviated septum and sinus problem. I am facing facial pain specifically at my left cheek area and above left eyelid area. I am taking steam, I have consulted ENT and he said that take cefuroxime 500, prednisolone, Montelukast and levicetrozine with the Nasal spray named Furamist AZ. I am only taking the Montelukast when sneezing doesn't stop

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Needs to be evaluated. Do consult ...  Read More

I have been suffering from cough and severe sinus pain last 7 days I have tried inhaling , nose sprays but nothing has worked . Is there any injection that can help relieve this pain . My ears , eyes and gums are hurting terribly

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Kindly take physical consultation with ENT doctor they can prescribe u injections ...  Read More

After boil drainage operation can a patient travel to some other place on the same day or have to take rest?

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Depends on the severity... for detailed information do online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I am suffering from sinus , blocked nostrils and sputum. There has been pinching pain in my ear when i wake up from bed and i am having a hearing problem in one ear. Also i have dry eyes and a nose for the past one day

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Kindly consult me. Thnks ...  Read More

I am suffering with right ear pain since long frequently I suffer with ear pain any remedy for it I am sinus patient Ent doctor suggest me to approach Orthopedic doctor please suggest me

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You need a proper examination of your ear and nose.. Kindly consult ...  Read More

Pus drainage from left ear no pain no hearing loss and when taking bath water goes to the ear. I think that's all

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It is infection of middle ear.. ...  Read More

What is the line of treatment for sinus headaches and pain in eyes caused by Sinus it is happening very frequently .

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Good question.. Consult any ayurveda physician you wl get benefit definitely avoid self medication This is best period to do chikitsa ...  Read More

I'm getting pain around my eye sides due to sinus. Pls prescribe a med for tonight's pain as I have to attend an exam tomorrow...

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Tablet enzoflam. steam inhalation ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with TB in the Pleura, Iam on DOT treatment , It has been almost been more than one month of the treatment and water drainage, my right side of the lung still hurts. Iam not able to sleep well towards right. My uric acid is 11 and cholesterol is 224. Is it because of these Anti TB Drug? What to do?

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All mdr drugs are having side effects. Nothing to worry. Our Indians can tolerate them.The raise of uric acid may be due to Att.pain is due to plueral involvement by Tb.it WI subside by Att.pl continu ...  Read More

Ear pain since yesterday . Before that day ate chocolates and sweets .. i have mild sinus. Slightly throat is pain when iam getting up in the mrng after drinking water it is fine. If iam using mobile my eyes are paining slightly . I don't have cold also... Can u suggest tablets or ear drops for me as ear is paining alot.

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Could be Eustachian tube dysfunction... Or could be due to sinusitis Many causes for the pain Take an analgesic , Antihistamine And steam as of now ... Will be fine No ear drops needed.. People tak ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, do I have sinus. I have headache, facial pain which includes teeth pain, ear as well as eyes. Even visited dentist, they said due to sinus. Please suggest any medicine and how much time it will take to go.

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Pain involving full face. In X ray Maxillary sinus clear, little hazy frontal sinus. ...  Read More

I've been suffering from sinus from the past one week and now my left ear seems to be blocked, it feels heavy and I cannot hear. Any ear drops that would help clear the congestion?

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Avoid cold ,Avoid using ear buds,Tab Allegra M 1 tab once daily at night for 7 days,Tab Defza 6 mg 1 tab twice daily for 5 days,Otrivin nasal spray 2 drops twice daily for 7 days ,Dnt put any ear drop ...  Read More

I have liquid drainage from my left year and the doctor told me there is a small hole in the eardrum. I am taking taxim o 200 and otek ac ear drop past 2 days . But no improvement, I have so much sinus pain all over my face too. Please advise.

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Please provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi this is Yash from Gurugram, Haryana. I am 20 years old. I am facing preauricular sinus problem from last 5-6 years. I did a proper treatment, also taken a advice from ear specialist and taken medicines as well. But, didn't get positive results as, I wanted. Now, the condition is like that, in every 2-3 months this problem will happen. Doctors,

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A preauricular sinus is a congenital defect. That is a fact. There is no alternative to surgical removal of this defect. Anybody who suggests otherwise is only misguiding you and wasting your time. ...  Read More

I had sinus pain near cheekbone,hot air type congestion in ears and teeth tingling ,since i was post covid doctor asked me to get mri for paranasal and brain and both was normal,i took tablets it got cured,now again after stopping medicines again having same pain in the left side of face,how to find whether i have sinus or not,if so is it curable?k

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Do CT scan PNS ,Consult online for further evaluation. ...  Read More

Some time having pain in between left side cheek and left side ear(inside pain), under the ear and and under the eye pain...too much headache also with vomiting feeling. Having acidity also since last 10 days. Tablet running Acinil-O, cremefine,some time combiflam and some time allegra. History as below: 1) we consultant neurology and he suggested

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By your complaints it looks like vascular headache Need more history for precise diagnosis ...  Read More

Ear pain while swallowing past two days...i feel throat pain too...I have sinus problem too...little bit confused pls clearly explain

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I continue to experience sinus pain. I don't know what to do. Should i just do an inhalation Any sign of black fungus?

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Have u had covid or any other comorbidity plz explain in detail ... Also the right eye has its condition been like this alwaz ? ... Will require detailed history to comment ...  Read More

Dear bro/sis I have one side stuffed ear and nose problem for which I tried nasal drops, steaming and neomycin beclomethasone ear drops.. But I still don't have full relief and when u touch my forehead for applying vicks or medication oil it's paining more. Help to get rid of this

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Seems like u have an acute sinus infection ... Plz consult an ent specialist online for medication ... Steam inhalation will help along with nasal decongestant drops ...  Read More

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