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Can preauricular sinus infection be cured completely through homeopathy ??? Plzz help .. I am facing this problem since birth with bad pus and foul smell .. I did surgery but it came back again.. Plzz help

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Yes it can be completely and permanently cured by homoeopathic treatment. Make sure to take proper homoeopathic treatment. You can consult me online ...  Read More

Homeopathy treatment is better or surgery will be better for preauricular sinus problem. If surgery then, what is the surgical cost and how much time it will take to cure. If Homeopathy, then suggest good Homeopathy treatment, which I can start on immediate basis

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Depends on how severe are the symptoms and frequently its getting infected. ...  Read More

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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

My son is 2 year old he was born with Preauricular or ear Pit in his left ear...which is infected now..have done 2 weeks course of antibiotics and topical oinment but still it's the same.. please suggest what should I do next

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Good hygiene ...  Read More

I have preauricular sinus infection.. I went through surgery 15 years ago... It came back again .. I am suffering from this infection for 8-9 years ... Can anybody cure me please ?

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Details required ...  Read More

My 10 month old baby has preauricular sinus (ear pit) on both her ears since birth. Yesterday I could see puss coming from one of it. Whom I need to consult? How this can treated?

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consult to paediatric surgeon ...  Read More

Hello doctor Iam suffering with preauricular sinus since 3 days and I'm using tablets so can I eat chicken and non veg stuff at this time!

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Infected preauricular sinus needs to be treated by antibiotics and painkillers for few days. Sure you can have chicken and other non vegetarian food as it has no relation with the treatment outcome ...  Read More

I had a preauricular sinus pit on my left ear by birth. It used to drain since my childhood for which I took help of medications. But from last 5-10 years It stopped leaking but I used to get swelling there for which again I took medications. But in 2017 It got infected and formed an abcess for which I had to go through a surgery for I&D . The

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Might be tract has still persisted so u need to meet ENT specialist ...  Read More

I have a preauricular sinus pit in my right ear.There was not severe issue persist from last 30 years but last month the abscess in getting worst and at last i have to go through I&D process by doctor.But i need to have permanent solution of this infection.Should i go for surgical procedure or have some other option.What are the complications of s

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. For the abscess the trewtmwnt is just incision and drainage along with antibiotics cover. Nothing else is required. Consult a ENT specialist in person ...  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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Needs complete surgical excision of the preauricular sinus tract. Right now Antibiotics and local collection to be expressed completely until discharge comes down ...  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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Hi Don't worry about the discharge if pain is not present locally and if it's not pus (you mentioned not foul smelling) then you can wait for it to dry up. Once it is dried we can go for fistulograph ...  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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preauricular sinus pit with persistent white drainage, which is consistent with a chronic accumulation of skin cells and debris within the narrow sinus tract. Antibiotics like Cephalexin and Bactrim t ...  Read More

12 yr ago mastoid surgery in left ear. It is prone to itching and infection. This rainy season also, it started itching and now even the rains are gone. Itching is too much but no pain and since yesterday there is slight feverish feeling. Itching becomes unbearable at night. Sinus is also congested and left side heaviness in head.

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Tab. Levocetrizine at night for 3 days ...  Read More

Hey. I have swollen preauricular and postauricular lymph node on ear and Just behind ear with swollen external ear canal and right side of tonsil is bigger than left side from last 2 years and the swelling has come around 5-6 days ago lymph nodes are not visible by eyes but can be fell there is no major swelling very low swelling is it normal or so

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If lymph nodes are tender you can take antibiotic course.consult an ent specialist for treatment ...  Read More

I am having some white pus type in right ear. Also having ringing in ear. Please see the image. Is it ear infection?? Please suggest.

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You will have to directly see an ENT specialist for physical examination ...  Read More

Hello Doctor. I'm having mild pain in my left check and left side of head. Which makes me suspect Sinus Infection. I am inhaling steam and did the Jal Niti but still having pain. Last year also I had this issue and then Doctor prescribed few nasal spray like Azeflo and Metaspray. Taking that made me okay. But now even that does not seems working.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I have been facing sinus infection since few days as my cold gets away but still have stuffy nose and headache around eyebrows and face

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Please get a ctpns ...  Read More

Having sinus infection for 4years.facial pain is making things worst.once visited ent.recently taking azithromycin on doctors advise,it cures pain.what to do next.

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Endoscopy and ct ...  Read More

Irritation in Sinus. Nose blocked. Bright yellow mucus discharge. Pain in the ear, little bit. Irritation in throat. Little headache and burning sensation in eyes. Difficulty breathing.

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Take Tab. Cepodem 200 1 tab bd Tab zerodol sp 1 tab bd Tab levocitrizine 5 mg 1 tab hs Steam inhalation twice daily ...  Read More

Sinus infection with gerd from long time Unable to sleep and wake properly High fever and body pain Taking duonose nasal spray and pantop dsr but does not work Please help

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Take Dolo 650 thrice a day, 6hrly, for 3 days Take steam every 3-4hrs for the sinusitis If there is cold - Tab Cetrizine 10mg, once a day, at night for 3 days For GERD, can take Pan 40mg/ Rantac 40mg ...  Read More

Dear doctors, I have a sinus infection with phlem since 2 years ,some times less and some times more.From yesterday onwards it is more with phlem with small amount of blood. Last week i sleep in ac and i drink cold sprite bottele(1litre),this will effects on sinus??? Today morning i observed a blood clot in phlem. It is common for blood clot in sin

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Connect please ...  Read More

My sinus has been acting up lately. Blocked nose. Especially at night. Very sensitive to dust and smell

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Steam inhalation may be with Vicks/amrutanjan/tulsi leaves/Karvol Plus inhalant capsule Saline/Betadine solution gargles at least 3times a day Take plenty of water Avoid fast food and oily spicy food ...  Read More

I have sinus problem but my problem is dizziness after taking medicine is reduced but when I travel very small distance also I feel very dizzy when I get down it takes 15min to become normal

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You may have middle ear infection that's also one of the reason for dizziness ...  Read More

Sir/medam, Does sinus or cold related infection increase the heart rate??, I have a sinus infection like phlem but my heart rate increases 100 to 110 at rest .Iam using betablocker Metxl12.5 to reduce heart rate as per doctor prescription.Please clarify my doubt sir.

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Any infection increases the heart rate. Beta blocker should be used if prescribed by your doctor. ...  Read More

I have ear Infection I want to know how many days It will take to cure in ayurveda I already took lots of antibiotics Ear infection from last four months Before this never had ear infection

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Consult any ayurveda physician you will get Benifit definalty , avoid self medication ...  Read More

I have ear infection I am taking antibiotics for ear but don't see improvement I want to know Can anything help me to cure ear infection Like almond or anything?

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No they cannot get any ear drop suggestions from ent specialist or take steam . It can give some relief Foods are not directly responsible for this For early improvement consult ENT doctor as soon as ...  Read More

I'm 34yrs old male. From past 2-3yrs I noticed fluid discharge from hole and itching some times. Pls advise does it need any medicine to be applied to avoid infection? Pic attached

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This is preauricular sinus As it is discharging , it is infected So need antibiotics ...  Read More

Can ear infection decrease hearing Can ear infection decrease hearing Can ear infection decrease hearing Can ear infection decrease hearing ?

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Yes ...  Read More

Ear infection I have ear infection I want to know Can steam inhalation cure ear infection Doctor suggested steam inhale But I don't feel any difference

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Connect please ...  Read More

Hi, I am not able to recover from sinus even after consulting multiple doctors. It's been more than 6 months I am suffering from this. Please suggest me how I can get rid of it completely.

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Can help you with the next course of action and plan.Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

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