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Ear Infection
Ear infection (otitis) is manifested by the swelling of the ear. There are three kinds of ear infection: external otitis (affects the ear canal and the outer ear), otitis interna (the inner ear), and otitis media (the middle ear).
485 Questions
Is a lump below your ear that lances cancerous?
unlikely, more likely to be a cyst, or tracking from a benign problem such as a pleomorphic adenoma. See your GP and get some antibiotics first.malign growths normally don't leak, and spread like a cauliflower type manifestation.
Can you feed infants formula when they have ear infections?
Infants with ear infections should see a doctor. Ear infections do not go away on their own and can often lead to other, more serious ailments especially in infants and young children
Is something wrong with your ear if you hear a crackling rice-krispie sound when you chew?
It could be fluid in the ear or a problem with the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ - where the jaw attaches to the rest of the skull).
Explain how an ear infection can be caused by a cold in the throat?
Your Ear's are connected to your throat, Therefore any mess being created in your throat is also very likely to create in your ear!Even when you have a sore throat , you might also have blocked ears because the canals in you ears are connected to your nose and throat .
What is irrigation of the ear?
Irrigation-- The technique of removing cerumen from the ear canal by flushing it with water.
Does an ear infection affect sleep?
Yes. I had an ear infection and i got up at 4:00 in the morning. I couldnt go back to sleep. It hurts! :(
What does it mean when children get lumps behind the ears and a high temperature?
You should take the child to a doctor, but when my son had a lump in an area behind his ear and close by his neck, with fever, he had strep throat. ===ANOTHER ANSWER=== It could also indicate an infection of the sinus system. Have your child seen at a clinic, family doctor or an ENT doctor (ear, nose and throat doctor)
Can you get tubes in your ears with an ear infection?
Yes. Believe it or not, frequent/recurrent ear infections (sometimes caused by water, such as going into a pool or taking a shower and getting water in your ears) can be the main cause of getting tubes in your ears. Getting tubes in your ears is a surgical procedure with no side effects (with the exception of vomiting due to the anesthesia). Talking from personal experience, there are no negative consequences to getting tubes with the exception of having to be more careful in and around water.
What to use to treat a toy poodle ear infection?
If you know it has an ear infection for sure, you must have went to a veterinarian, if so, he should of given you some medication. If you haven't been to a vet, you should go.
Can amox tr-k clv be used for ear infections?
This drug contains Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid. This drug is a good choice for acute middle ear infection. Two times a day dose is recommended. But I will prefer to give it three times a day. Any antibiotic has to be consumed as per advice of the qualified physician only.
Would a sinus and or ear infection cause a blackish stool?
No blackish stool is a problem related to intestine I don't think they are related
Bells Palsy....please google it for information - Wikipedia has an article. I have had it and had no residual effects, but was started on treatment, antibiotics and steroids relatively quickly after the effect.
It sounds like she blew her ear drum. Did the ear leak fluids shortly after? You need to take her to an ear nose and throat specialist. Stay out of the water until you find out.
Is dizziness a symptom of ear infection in adults?
Dizziness could mean many different things; talk with a doctor about how you are feeling.
How long until you can swim with an ear infection?
ears its fine as long as you clean it before and after your swim :) Good Luck
Can you use methylprednisolone for ear infection?
It will reduce the swelling inside your ears but not fight the infection
How to stop dizziness caused by an ear infection?
This is what I am trying: It is by Dr. Jim Mitterando who is a family doctor at Cohasset Family Practice and a staff member at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Q My ears have been popping for two weeks and occasionally hurt. I have an upcoming airplane trip. What can I do to get rid of this problem? Can I fly?
A You are having problems with your eustachian tubes, which carry air from the throat to the middle ear in order to equalize pressure on both sides of the ear drum. During a cold, illness or seasonal allergy, the eustachian tube becomes congested and swollen so that it may temporarily close; this prevents air flow behind the ear drum and causes ear pressure, pain or popping just as you experience with altitude change when traveling on an airplane or an elevator. If the eustachian tube remains blocked, a vacuum can develop behind the ear drum sucking it inward and allowing fluid to accumulate. If the fluid does not drain, bacteria can multiply causing an ear infection. Sometimes fluid can persist for months producing a temporary hearing loss. Most ear aches are not ear infections but rather pressure problems. Infants are more prone to ear aches because their eustachian tubes do not function as well. Antibiotics do not improve tube dysfunction. If ear pain persists, you should see your doctor. In the past, all ear infections were treated with antibiotics. We now know that most ear infections resolve without any treatment so that watchful waiting is an acceptable approach. Treatment for eustachian tube dysfunction includes pinching your nose and blowing - this forces air up the tube and pops the ear drum back into place. Scuba divers commonly employ this technique when they descend in the water. Decongestant pills containing pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) can decrease swelling of the eustachian tube to allow greater airflow through the tube and help relieve pressure problems. Pseudoephedrine should be limited to daytime usage to avoid sleep problems. Studies have shown that decongestants are not helpful in children younger than 5 years old and may cause side effects such as agitation and insomnia. Decongestants do not prevent ear infections in young children. Steroid nasal sprays (Flonase, Nasonex, Nasacort, Rhinocort) may decrease the inflammation and swelling of the tubes and may help with persistent tube dysfunction. The pressure changes associated with flying can damage ears and sinuses when you have severe nasal congestion or tube problems. It's a good idea to avoid flying when you have these problems. If you have a bad cold or allergy and must fly, you may want to take pseudoephedrine one hour before your flight and use neosynephrine nasal spray when you board the plane. During liftoff, swallowing, yawning and chewing gum can help equalize ear pressure. When descending, you can also try pinching your nose and blowing to pop the ears. More input Or try this method: Using a neti pot siunus irrigator and nasal spray medication. It truly does work to open the eustachian tubes and allow them to drain the mucus that is causing popping and clogging. Natural Method Put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in a bowl of steaming boiling water- place your head over the bowl and cover your head and the bowl with a towel. inhale the steam for about 5 minutes, you should start dripping out the mucus within 2 or 3 minutes.
What causes a thin plastic-like film over the ear drum?
i have this film over the ear drum can you tell me what cause it barb
What causes diminished hearing and a throbbing sound in only my left ear which sometimes stops?
This is referred to as pulsatile tinnitus.
I want to give you an overview of the different kinds of problems that can cause pulsatile tinnitus (tinnitus which throbs at the same rate as your heart beat. I assume you have already determined whether this is, in fact, the case, by feeling your pulse and listening to the tinnitus at the same time).
Here's a partial list, hitting the high points:
Vascular disorders (high blood pressure; abnormal placement of vessels within the middle ear; blood vessels which are abnormally narrow; aneurysms; arteriovenous malformations).
Tumors in or near the ear that are highly vascular.
Middle ear inflammation due to acute or chronic infection, or Eustachian tube dysfunction.
The noise will be repetitive but will NOT coincide with your heartbeat, if your problem is myoclonus.
The big worry, obviously, is that the pulsatile tinnitus is related to a vascular disorder or highly vascular tumor. If you see an ENT, he/she will know how to examine you with this in mind and will know the appropriate tests that need to be done to figure this out.
Where can you get garlic oil for ear infections?
I never heard about garlic oil, but i always make it for my kids when they have any ear issue.
you put 2-3 cloves of fresh garlic in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup olive oil and warm it. the garlic will get soft and melt (not completely) into the oil and after you cool it down a little you can use it with a cotton ball dipped in it and in to the ear, works every time for me!
