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I felt beating in the ear twice or thrice in last 2 weeks. And my hearing has also reduced in the same ear. How serious is the issue and how to cure the reduced hearing

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Need to be evaluated the reasons of decreased hearing..it might be due to impacted wax/otitis media of effusion/infection.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment.. ...  Read More

I have a hearing problem in my right ear for the past few days. Earlier, when I inserted my finger in the ear, the hearing would reduce and then return to normal, but now it stays reduced all the time. No pain, discharge, fever or anything else. It is uncomfortable, I cannot hear properly from that ear. Please advise on the next steps.

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Vacuum was created in ear canal while digging with finger. Ear drum has been sucked inwards. Hearing is reduced in that ear. Tried methods like chewing, blowing air into nose etc. Will it return to its normal functioning naturally or OTC medication is required? Difficult to visit ENT specialist during lockdown. Please advise.

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Most probably due to Eustachian tube dysfunction ...  Read More

I suddenly lost hearing in my left ear from past 2 days, not completely but 3/4th of hearing compared to right ear. I have not indulged in water or music or any dust outside. Please advice an immediate solution of ear drops or any. Thank you.

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One sided Sudden hearing loss requires visit to the doctor, as it is of concern and would require treatment at the earliest..Drops is not the solution ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with high frequency hearing loss in my left ear. I also had an attack of vertigo in 2016. I want to know how to improve my hearing loss and not get any vertigo attacks in the future.

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Before any treatment can be planned you need to know the cause for your giddiness and vertigo. ...  Read More

I went swimming last Friday, water went in my ear. Since Tuesday I have put ear drops (Ciplox) and eaten Vitamin C, it is better but still not perfect hearing.

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You may have wax or fungal infection.visit an ENT specialist for assessment.. ...  Read More

My son is complaining that he is having slight trouble in hearing for past few days and occasional pain in ears. His ear wax is coming out with fluid like substance and it's so smelly when touched. For all these issues online consultation will work or have to check in person. Thanks in Advance.

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Foul smelling discharge- needs examination of ear Better to visit clinic ...  Read More

Not able to hear properly through left ear for few days now. Feels like when water goes in. Have been trying to clean it using ear buds. Now there is a slight pain in the ears but still can't hear properly.

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DO NOT PUT COTTON BUDS INTO EAR! From the history you gave, you probably have hard wax in ear and water has entered the ear while bathing and is trapped between the wax and your eardrum. Please drop i ...  Read More

Actually from last 3 days I m feeling problem in my ear. So I used clearwax oil but nothing changed. I m still in problem. Whenever i press my ear from lower side I can hear clearly

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Ear wax or debris blocking your ear canals must be removed only by a qualified ENT Surgeon. It won't come out on it's own. You should consult an ENT Surgeon physically. ...  Read More

I had running nose nd cold.. Almost 20 days ago.. It was accompanied by ear pain (right) and reduced hearing.. Took hifenac d for 2 days and pain was cured.. But I still have issues in hearing... I felt better initially.. But now it is not improving... Feel some 50%of hearing has reduced... Please help..

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You might be suffering from otitis media with effusion which is common after acute Middle ear infection ...  Read More

Hello . I had taken a lot of stress and faced anxiety in my first 5 to 6 months of pregnancy . Now I am 30 week pregnant . My baby movements are good . But it is not reacting to sudden outside loud noises . Is there any problem in developing fetus ears due to stress? Growth is normal . Only I have concern about fetal hearing

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Fetal hearing structures form by around 20 weeks and keep maturing through the third trimester, so at 30 weeks your baby's ears are developing as expected. A baby not reacting to a sudden loud sound d ...  Read More

My baby is 6 months old. From the past few weeks I have noticed mustard yellow/orange ear wax coming out of her ear, and yesterday I saw a small amount of black wax. She has also been pulling her ears frequently, but she is teething, so I’m unsure if it’s related. Over the past 7–8 days, she has stopped consistently responding to her name, althoug

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Hello Kindly consult your paediatrician. Teething could be the cause she’s constantly pulling her ears but regarding wax do not use any home remedies and consult. ...  Read More

My right ear is bleeding before bleeding there was something white coming out from it and my left ear is having some hearing prblem

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Hello pa, you might be having otomyocis along with seconday infection. Since you have two problems, it is always good to consult a ENT specialist. ...  Read More

I have a history of earwax buildup. Recently, I had wax blockage in my left ear and used Clearwax ear drops. The wax came out and my hearing became normal. Today, I felt irritation in my right ear and used an ear bud. Some wax came out, but I think the rest got pushed deeper. My hearing in the right ear is now reduced to around 30%. I can't hear cl

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1.if wax continue 3 drops, twice daily for 5days 2. Not really painful, better option before putting drops blankly 3. Without examination can’t say about worry ...  Read More

I have a history of earwax buildup. Recently, I had wax blockage in my left ear and used Clearwax ear drops. I have removed wax using ear buds and it came out and my hearing became normal. Today, I felt irritation in my right ear and used an ear bud. Some wax came out, but I think the rest got pushed deeper. My hearing in the right ear is now reduc

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Use ear drops 6 hourly ...  Read More

I have had pulsatile tinnitus (heartbeat-like sound in ear) for a long time. It's not just sound but also palpitating sensations inside ears and at the back of head (whole hind brain part). I developed increased sound sensitivity, especially at night. Even far distant sounds seem to be irritating my ear inside. Most of the sounds hit my ears like

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You can start practising valsalva maneuver few times a day. ...  Read More

Iam on cough treatment . I was prescribed dunnose nasal drops and foracart400 synchrobreath along with Monteck LC tablets.from 1stapril 26. On Friday while blowing my nose bymistake I blowed little hard. I felt something in m year like some air being blown inside my ear. After that my hearing is reduced . Please advice some medicine or process so t

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Hello, due to forceful blowing of nose you seem to have blocked your eustachian tube ( barotrauma) ...  Read More

I have been using headphones allot due to that I'm hearing robotic type fast rewind noise when someone speaks to me I had a wax build up and ear pain earlier but the voice is milder can I loose my hearing permanently?

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Need to examine and audiological evaluation needed. Consult ENT surgeon nearby to u. ...  Read More

Please suggest if a nasal spray is useful for a blocked ear while flying. I travel frequently and have vasomotor rhinitis. I get frequent nasal congestion.

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Use chewing gum while on flight Also you can do valsalva Obviously steam is very helpful ...  Read More

I recently travelled from a high-altitude area (~10,000 ft) to lower altitude (Shoja → Aut → Mandi → Delhi) while having mild cold symptoms. During descent, I developed pain in my right ear along with a feeling of blockage and mildly reduced hearing. The pain increases when I move my head. There is no ear discharge, no fever, no d

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Yes possible with eustachian tube block or otitis media with effusion. ...  Read More

Hearing blocked after at home ear wax removal with ear buds. Right ear issue, no issue in the left ear. Ear cleaning after putting warm oil in ear overnight

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use soliwax ear drops 6 drops 5 times a day for 7 days. get it cleared with ENT surgeon. Do not clean at home ...  Read More

My father suffering with left ear moderate hearing loss and right ear mild hearing loss.it is treatable without hearing aid or not please suggest me.

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Surely at this age causes sensorineural to be assessed in personal examination and assessment homoeopathy add value ...  Read More

I’ve been experiencing mild to strong itching in both ears for a while. I suspect it might be due to earwax, but when I try to clean with earbuds, nothing really comes out. I’ve also noticed a slight decrease in my hearing ability compared to before. There’s no pain, discharge, or other major discomfort. Could you please advise what might be causin

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Please get your ear checked it might be was also, can lead to ear itching and decreased hearing both. Or it can be ear infection also. Don’t use earbuds and it can push ear wax further inside . ...  Read More

I had a sudden hearing loss and ringing sensation in my left ear since the past two days . Today I'm having tremors along with breathing difficulty and chest tightness . I also have irritability and terrible headache I'm having modalert 200 placida and petril along with forglyn plus inhaler for asthma I feel that my heart is beating very fast Im

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Consult an ENT specialist ...  Read More

My ear lobe hole became big. It almost tears. I want to reduce my earlobe hole size without surgery. How can I get it back to old size? Is any ointment available? For surgery how much does it cost?

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It needs surgery.. for details do direct online consultation with photo ...  Read More

After swimming my ears got blocked and its already 4th day, have impact on hearing and now pain in nerves around ears. Already using wax removal oil, but cant feel any change in situation!

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Kindly visit any ent physically they can clean ur ...  Read More

I have wound in just opening of right ear and i felt pain and itching also .no fever no pus no hearing loss but some blood spot i saw while i am cleaning it through ear bud .what should i do . can I use in eardrops after 5 days no blood spot but itching my ear is also dry please advice.

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Ear endoscopy ...  Read More

I am facing profound sensorineural hearing loss( 51%) as well as tinnitus in left ear since past 15 years. One ENT specialist suggested omnacortil mg , neurocoba m and tinnex.. will it reverse my problem and reduce to some extent. Kindly give opinion sir/ mam.

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It's mostly will not reverse. The best solution is hearing aid with tinnitus maskers. Try tinnitus retraining therapy ...  Read More

I'm facing severe sensorineural hearing loss as well as tinnitus in left ear from past 15-18 years. Is there any absolute treatment for the same?

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Can try treating. Since long term damage is there. ...  Read More

5-6 days ago I got infected with flu-high fever ,fatigueness, followed by left ear clogged since then I can't hear like usual to the full efficiency ,if I'm doing that exercise like preferred by most of you of blowing air out of the nose by closing mouth and nose ,then I hear a sound in the same ear ,feel a little annoyed and a 2-3 times pain in th

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Because of the flu your eustachian tube would have been blocked leading to these ear Symptoms. You can try using otrivine drops then doing the valsalva maneuver or nasal sprays and then doing the sam ...  Read More

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