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Middle ear infection
Hello doctor, I have been experiencing recurring ear problems for the past 1.5 years. The symptoms usually improve after treatment, but they keep coming back after a few weeks or months. I suffer from recurrent acute otitis media, which causes severe ear pain and high fever during episodes. Every time I take antibiotics or prescribed medicines, it heals for a while, but the infection returns again. Along with this, I have chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD), which leads to constant pressure and fullness in both ears. My ears feel blocked most of the time, and there is frequent popping and discomfort. I also have severe tinnitus, especially at night — the ringing gets very loud when I lie down and affects my sleep and focus.
I have also done my ct scan of hrct temporal bone
Which showed jugular bulb dehiscence in right ear.
Thanku
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Nasal spray, steam inhalation and antihistamines for 3 months
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Jugular bulb dehiscence may cause pulsatile tinnitus but not cause of recurrent infections
It no signs of mastoid involvement on scan & clinically
Eustachian tube balloon dilatation surgery can be done
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The tinnitus may be cuz of juglar bulb dehiscence which can be treated..
Of the repeated ear infection needs examination and other tests. And cultures.
Etd can also be treated with blood dilation.
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visit ENT specialist who can help with these things
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Jugular bulb dehiscence can cause pulsatile tinnitus but not repeated ear infection.
Eustachian tube dysfunction can be treated with baloon dilatation.
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Dr. Farheen Khan
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
4 yrs exp
Saharanpur
Recurrent ear infection and tinnitus are because of ETD
Visit ENT for proper examination ( otoendoscopy and nasal endoscopy) and management
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