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Nasal septum deviation & fluid discharg
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Recently, I have started experiencing fluid discharge from my right ear. I have taken medication and undergone a few tests. The doctor informed me about a hole in the right ear and a deviation of the nasal septum on the right side, which might be causing the ear discharge. The doctor recommended surgery for the nasal septum, with a plan to check the ear hole later.
Despite being convinced about the surgery, people around me claim that nasal septum issues are common and advise against the surgery, leaving me feeling a bit confused.
Can anyone provide a clear suggestion on this? I have an attached report also.
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If the deviated Nasal symptoms is causing issues in the ear it has to be corrected. Even if you will correct the ear perforation without addressing the septum, it will keep on causing issues later and may lead to surgical failure in ear. So nose has to be operated in such cases.
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Deviated nasal septum makes you fall prey to repeated ear infections called otomastoiditis in medical term which can sometimes lead to eardrum perforation. If not corrected, it may even lead to repeat ear perforation in surgically corrected ear. So, it is advisable to go for a nasal surgery first for better outcomes of ear surgery and to avoid a recurrent ear infection
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
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It is advisable to go for nasal surgery first. after that ear surgery.
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