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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).
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How do you cure a blocked ear?
i have the same prob right now for weeks. never pich your nose and blow you'll pop your ear drum. try getting your pointer finger and your middle finger and push down the outside of your ear. hope it HELPED!!
Can you take methylprednisolone and cefdinir for an ear infection?
Yes, Cefadroxil and Amoxycillin can be taken at the same time.
can cefadroxil and amoxycillin be taken at the same time
Tinnitus, which is well documented. It is the rythmic waving of he cilia in the cochlea, which itself is caused by disease/infection/trauma. No known cure to date, despite what the quacks will tell you. Some will arrange for you to spend a fortune visitng private specialists, who undoubtedly give the quack a rake-off. A racket. I have suffered from it for 27 years following a bout of bacterial meningitis. I know about what sends some people to suicide.
A bit more:
Tinnitus is the medical term for ringing in the ears, not the cause. There are a number of things that can cause this, a few of which are certain prescription meds, aspirin, exposure to loud sounds, and high blood pressure.
If you have ringing in the ears and are on any medications, you need to discuss it with your doctor to determine if this is the cause of it. If you aren't on any meds and haven't been exposed to loud sounds, you need to see your doctor so s/he can diagnose and treat the cause of it.
How can you relieve the pain of an ear infection?
Doctors can give you medication to help. But you will have to see one.
Well, A tooth problem can radiate pain to the ear on the same side.
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-changes in altitude and air pressure.
-from acne, can cause problems in the ear canal
-a buildup of wax in the ear canal
-infection in other body parts such as sinus or throat infection
-Some of the general symptoms of inner ear problems are dizziness, vomiting, nausea, ringing in the ear and hearing loss
-listneing to an electonic device (mp3, or iPod) very loud
Please make sure you always have clean ears and take care! :D
Yes, the ear is connected to the face and head. It's common sense because your face is also part of the head. It is all connected in multiple ways.
Will sulfameth trimethoprim 800 160 tabs help ear infection?
yes sulfameth trimethoprim is effective in ear infections
Can you put hot water in a ear infection?
You sure can if you want to have water plugging up your ear! I have done it many times and all I had to do to get it out was put my head to one side and let the water drain out. Just make sure you don't damage you're ear drum!
Does salt water help an ear infection?
I have an ear infection and I went to the beach yesterday and got some salt water in it. People say it doesn't help but it doesn't make it worse. If I were you, I wouldn't take any chances with salt water.
How often can you put sweet oil in the ear?
You can use it as often as you like -- it's just olive oil. The heat makes your ear feel better for a little while. Pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen are better for the pain. You'll need antibiotics if it's infected, though.
How painful are ear infections?
I'm so sorry to say, but it hurts so much, it's like being on fire and getting punched in the face by a bat. But it will be gone in 2-3 days.
Could an itchy outer ear be a symptom of ear infection?
It sounds possible that the lump is the bite of a venomous insect. This would explain the lump, and the pain along the nerve plexi that serve the facial area. If that's the only problem, there's not a lot you can do at this time. If it gets worse, e.g. redness increases, a boil forms, the pain increases or numbness manifests, consider calling a doctor.
What are the causes of ear infections?
Yes ear infections can be caused by a virus Yes, though an infection and virus are different and treated different sometimes after a bad virus the body develops an ear infection. Remenber that because the nose, troat and ears are connected many viruses can trigger an ear infection. With an ear infection usually you have liquid where is supposed to be air and the accumulation of the liquid keeps going until you develop symptomps like, fever, dizziness, pain, headaches and so on. Most of this symptoms point to ear infections. Recomendation: Go to your Doctor ASAP because ear infections' untreated can cause in some cases loss of hearing and even other more serious problems. Good Luck at the Doctor!
How can you tell if you have an ear infection?
For middle ear infection the symptoms are:
- (Severe) ear pain, but this not always occurs
- Dizziness or loss of balance
- Fever and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Itch in the infected ear
- A feeling of blockage or pressure in the ear
- Hearing problem or muffled hearing, sometimes even temporary loss of hearing (can last a few days)
- Sometimes the eardrum bursts. This lets out infected fluids and the ear becomes runny for a few days
In case of very young children who can not tell you what's going on sometimes you can tell by their behavior, this may include:
- Pulling or tugging at one or both ears
- Difficulty sleeping
- Unusual irritability
- Not playful When children are in pain they are not as playful
- Non responsive When they are in pain they are sometimes not responding to your attempts to satisfy their needs
- They don't react to quiet sounds or you notice other signs that they don't hear so good such as sitting too close to the television or being absent-minded
- A type of crying which you have learned to recognize as from pain and not from hunger, being tired or something else
Symptoms of outer ear canal infection or swimmer's ear:
- Pain
- Irritation an itch in the infected ear canal
- Discharge from the infected ear
- Pain getting more severe by movement of the ear lobe or the jaw
- Temporary reduction in hearing
- Slight fever
- Inflammation in the ear
How common are ear infections in children?
Ear infections are also very common in children between the ages of six months and two years. Most children have at least one ear infection before their eighth birthday.
Can bad tooth cause shooting pains in head and ear?
Absolutely. I had what I thought was a migraine until I went to a dentist and discovered that my root canal had gotten infected. If you've got shooting pains in your head (especially the side!) or ear or neck, and you've already had those things checked out, definitely head to the dentist and get your teeth checked too.
What is a bacterial infection in the middle ear called?
The term for a middle ear infection is Otitis Media
How do you know when your ear infection is healing?
You will know that it is healing when it stops hurting so bad. However, you should finish all of the antibiotic if you were given one to take.
Can you use erythromycin for a ear infection?
i see no problem since it is similar to penicillin, and amoxicylin is what is used in dogs.
Do you get more ear infections if going swimming?
You could get swimmers ear from swimming underwater too much. I use to get ear infections from swimming in clean and dirty pools. But, i never got swimmers ear. So the answer is yes, you could.
Will oral cipro cure an ear infection?
There is no guarantee. Some bacteria have become resistant to some antibiotics. Cipro is fairly new and still very effective against most bacterial infections.
Be sure to continue the antibiotics for as long as prescribed. If you stop early you will have killed only the weak bacteria and the strong ones that are resistant will be harder yet to kill.
What do you do if your ear closes?
Keep the jewellery in for a longer time before changing them. As a general rule, in the first 6 months you only have enough time to safely change a piercing, but no more.
What causes people to get ear infections?
- Mucus - Sometimes the middle ear space gets filled with mucus, e.g. during a cold or other infections. The cold can cause the tubes to swell enough to become blocked trapping fluids inside your ear. This makes it an ideal place for viruses, germs and bacteria to grow and cause an infection
- Allergies - (like hay fever or nutritional allergies) can also cause inflammation and the build up of fluids in the middle ear. This fluid can again cause swelling of the ear drum if infected by a virus or bacteria
- Foreign particles - In very few cases foreign particles in the ear are blocking the fluids with the same known results
Possible causes of ear infections in the outer ear canal (swimmer's ear)
- Outer ear canal infection is largely caused by bacteria or fungi. Moist and wet conditions in the ear can stimulate infections (swimmer's ear). So a lot of swimming, excessive bathing or frequent exposure to water grows your chances of infection
- Another cause can be the over-enthusiastically cleaning or scratching of the ear canal (e.g. with a cotton bud or even q-tip). The lining in there is very thin and easily damaged and infected
- Ear wax can also cause a feeling of blockage, itching of the area, mild inflammation and pain and sometimes even hearing loss
- Nutritional deficiency, skin allergies and other infections can also be one of the causes
- Finally an ear injury may be the cause of the infection
What do doctors do when you have and ear infection?
They give you prescribed medicine its either a pink liquid or a ear spray.
