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My left ear is swollen and is paining badly since last 1 day. Please suggest some ear drops that would help.

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Which part of ear is swollen.. external part or ear canal..? Take analgesic tablet sos for pain... visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment... ...  Read More

My ears have been clogged up for around 6 weeks now , how can i get rid of it. It is not painful. I hear a crackling sound of fluid in my ears.

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Please get it examined by an ent mam as its difficult to say what the problem is without examining. ...  Read More

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I want to know that can I use carbamide peroxide ear drops like debrox to clean ear wax and does it works. Please tell me how to get rid of ear wax . I don't have any earlier issues related to ear but I thought of cleaning my ears so I used ear drop named clear wax but after that I am not able to listen properly because of the too much ear wax so p

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Soliwax ear drops 2 drops thrice daily for 5 days,Dnt remove wax by own,Visit ENT face to face for wax removal . ...  Read More

There is a swelling on my left ear from last evening...no pain it feels like it has some liquid inside the swollen part

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You seem to be having seroma /pseudocyst of the pinna. This condition needs to be addressed immediately as delay in treatment can lead to permanent cosmetic changes in the pinna. Many times minor surg ...  Read More

My ear has swollen up overnight. It is red and painful,slightly blistery bit not that you would notice. My lymph nodes have also swollen up. I had pain in my neck last night and woke up to this.

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Painful and blisters appears in herpes zoster.. perichondritis should also be ruled out.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ...  Read More

My right ear has been extremely swollen for the past 2 days (near the cartilage) and hurts a lot, it's also really red. I think it might be because of my ear piercing (rook) but nothing has happened recently to disturb it.

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This is perichondritis. Consult as soon as possible and take proper treatment. ...  Read More

I have earache from past one week after I cleaned my ear with ear bud. Now my ear is swollen and red

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Hi...based on your history you are suffering from otitis externa due to ear canal trauma... Which requires...careful management with antibiotics.. ...  Read More

I m feeling a small ball kinda structure inside my era's outer skin and it is kind of swollen as well... what probably it could be and how to get rid of it? Please help me out.

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you may be suffering from benign lesion of pinna such as pseudocyst or sabaceous cyst etc. consult nearby ENT specialist or send a photographs of lesion for diagnosis and advised regarding treatment ...  Read More

I have had my ears pierced for 6 years now. About a week ago I put new earrings in and everything was fine. However, over the past week my right ear has become increasingly more sore as the time has gone on. To the point I wasn't able to touch or lean on it. I ended up taking my earrings out tonight, and my ear seems red and swollen, it is incredib

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As per your description you might have developed contact dermatitis due to metal allergy.. take anti-allergic tablet.. visit an ENT specialist or dermatologist for opinion.. ...  Read More

My grandfather whos 73 with diabetes and a pace maker also has had merkle cancer but was all removed sucessfully about a little over a year ago has got a swollen ear thats almost closed shut

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Must show to an ENT surgeon first as he will rule out any pathology in ear. If it is okay then an internist will be of help ...  Read More

Cotton bud plucked in my left ear and I got otomycosis ear wax and ear blocked I got treated and cured Till then I got tinnitus since 2 years How to get rid of this ? Please any ENT Consultant doctors

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T. Tinnicar 1-0-1 ×10days T. Topnerve 1-0-0 × 10days. Audiometry test you can take. PTA and Impedence Audiometry ...  Read More

Ear canal swollen shut since 2 days No other problem like pain , headache, and ear discharge. Please tell the treatment plan.

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Are u a frequent swimmer? Needs to see the ear canal to assess the pathology for further treatment Looks like benign disease ...  Read More

My baby is 11 months old and today after the bath i noticed that his left ear lobe is swollen. It's almost twice the size of the right one. I'm not sure what caused it as he didn't cry as well. And I think he is not feeling any pain even when touched. Is there anything that needs to be done?

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Consult with ent ...  Read More

Have done ear piercings on inside part of ear (conch). After a week, developed swollen lump like structures on both ears near to the piercing which hurt if touched. Which specialisation doctor should we see for this.

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remove ear ring. antibiotics ointment for local application ...  Read More

I have a swollen lymph node behind my right ear. I dont have any fever or infection. I only have scalp wounds as i scratch it cause i have big flaky dandruff. I am worried lymph node is due to lymphoma. please help

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Dandruff could be the most possible cause for the lymph node enlargement. Treat the dandruff, swelling might disappear. ...  Read More

Hey Doctors I have swollen Lymph Node exactly at back of neck below right ear..I have been going through sudden ON and OFF fever, weakness fatigue and headache since 17th April 2024..My all blood reports for HIV, HCV, HBSAG ,TYPHI DOT ,DENGUE tests were negative and was diagnosed with enteric fever.. I am running on antibiotics as prescribed by doc

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Infective lymphadenopathy. Nothing to worry. Consult Physician for treatment of fever and Infection. ...  Read More

Hey Doctors I have swollen Lymph Node exactly at back of neck below right ear..I have been going through sudden ON and OFF fever, weakness fatigue and headache since 17th April 2024..I am running on antibiotics as prescribed by doctor and now the above symptoms are gone..but still have swollen like massage below right ear..I got FNAC report done a

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As per the report it’s not showing any cancerous growth. If fever has settled then it should disappear by week 2 . ...  Read More

My glands behind my ear and in front of ear are swollen and painful since few days. It is really painful to the touch. Also i have a scalp infection from bad dandruff. I don't know if both are related. I am very scared.

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please consult in person for examination. ...  Read More

My 2.5 yrs old son have two swollen lymph nodes on both the ears behind.. he is suffering from chickenpox for two days . I am worried plz suggest me is it normal

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Wait and watch if increase in size or pain then consult. ...  Read More

I have swollen tonsil one side along with ear itching since yesterday. Please recommend medicine. I am taking trufen along with amoxicillin

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kindly share pic of your throat. steam inhalation betadine gargle three times a day ...  Read More

Today i found this swollen lump about 1.5-2.5 cm in diameter below my left ear. Its not hard to touch, sort of rubbary and it does move when i push against it. It is visible to the eye. Its visible when i bent my neck. I feel its a lymph node... I had a minor throat pain two days back its not there anymore. My left ear piercing is also slightly pa

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Good morning kindly take consultation or attach image ...  Read More

My lymph nodes behind right ear are swollen and a bit tender to touch. I have no fever. And few days back just had a sore throat. What could be the reason. I am scared so much.

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

My mother was suffering from intense left ear ache. Her pain felt sharp and electric shock like. Doctor prescribed her Etoshine 90 and Shine 10. After taking these two medicines her pain has subsided and she feels better. But we are noticing that her face( especially the left side) is swollen. Is her face swollen because of the medicines?

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Kindly consult in person Thanks ...  Read More

When I woke up this morning, I realized that it is swollen just below the right ear, causing my cheeks to puff out. I'm not hurt. My mouth is hard to open and I have trouble chewing. However, gulping is not a problem. I have no fever, headache, dental problems, or throat problems. Can you please suggest to get some relief ? Can I gurgle (betadine)

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But swelling should be evaluated, You can do gargling and hot compression ...  Read More

Doctor, my ears is always wet inside. I don't know why it is happening. Tell me some steps that I can follow to make my ears better. Pls doctor. ,🙏🙏🙏

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

I feel little discomfort in my right side jaw under ear,sometime its travel to head,so I feel some headche, so please give me better solution and home remedies,if its cure

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It may be due to some infection/inflammation sir, to properly diagnose and treat it u need to consult thoroughly online or physically ...  Read More

Past 3 days i ve been experiencing bad breath and feeling Little uncomfortable om swallowing saliva ..i found my right side tonsil got swollen a bit compared to my left right..what should i do to get rid of swollen tonsil.

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Send me pictures ...  Read More

My right ear pains for 3-4 days, every year once or twice. I do warm compress and it goes away in 4-5 days. Somedays ago it happened again now it's gone, i even got a lump behind ear which was painful. Now everything is gone- no pain now, but the ear feels swollen. I don't know why. Some added issues: i have a really bad dandruff problem. Also i

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Please get your ear examined. ...  Read More

I've pierced me ear on Monday and it's paining which I think usually happens after piercing but it's swollen a little bit and a little redness is also there...Is it some kind of infection or is it something serious. I'm confused what to do, the guy who pierced told to not remove the piercing for 1 week.

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Consult online ...  Read More

Earlier my one ear was filled ..or swollen don't know..but after taking antibiotics full course of 4 days..my ear is now open..good..but I have noticed..my one ear is clean..but in other one ..I am getting earwax frequently..doctor preffered not to use ear drops..so what should I do..take more medications?

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wax is good for your ear sir not to worry.... if you are unable to hear or there is itching plz visit ENT doctor nearby .... ...  Read More

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