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Ear yellow discharge after tympinoplasty
I had tympinoplasty type I on 26th march 2025. I am told to keep the cotton in the left ear. When i wake up in morning and change the cotton, i see some yellow liquid on the cotton. Please help. Doctor saying its normal. But i dont feel good about it.
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Take complete water precautions
Avoid getting cold
Use ear drops as instructed
It will settle
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It can be gel foam coated with medicine for healing.
Wait for sometime, it l be fine
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
It could be gel foam.
Nothing to worry about.
keep ear dry.
ciplox ear drops 2 drops three times a day for 5 days
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Dr. Himani Gupta
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Guwahati
Don’t worry… it takes 6 to 8 weeks for gelform to absorb and to achieve dry ear!!
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Do not let water go inside ear… only Ciplox ear drops 2 drops TDS
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Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
6 yrs exp
Udaipur
I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat, MS ENT.
As you mentioned, you underwent a Type I Tympanoplasty on 26th March 2025, which makes it 22 days post-surgery today.
Regarding the yellowish discharge you’ve observed — this could either be normal cerumen (earwax) from the ear canal or possibly residual gel or material placed during surgery, which sometimes presents similarly.
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There is no immediate cause for concern, but I strongly recommend visiting your operating surgeon for a proper evaluation, as they are most familiar with your case and surgical details.
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Please remember to keep your ear dry, and in my opinion, keeping cotton in the ear at all times is not advisable, as it can trap moisture and increase the risk of infection.
Wishing you a smooth and healthy recovery.
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