Ear pain, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 12

Ear pain Hello: I have been experiencing external ear pain for 3 to 4 days, specifically in the upper area of the outer ear. For the first two days, the pain was mild, and I could relieve it by gently pressing on it, but the pain keeps recurring. Today, in addition to the pain, I...

Ear pain Hello Doctor: My mother, who is 48 years old, sometimes experiences unexplained pain in her left ear. She also has tinnitus and occasionally mentions that her left ear hurts a lot, and it's only the left ear.

Ear problems Hello, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain in both of my ears recently. What could be the possible causes? Is it something I can ignore? Thank you.

Tympanostomy surgery? Although I have poor Eustachian tube function, I usually do not have problems in daily life. However, I often experience severe tinnitus and pain when flying, which is quite bothersome. Would undergoing a tympanostomy (ear tube surgery) help alleviate the pa...

Tinnitus issues? I have been experiencing tinnitus for the past 11 years, and sometimes I even have ear pain. I have undergone examinations before, and they all indicated that there were no issues. However, when the doctor used a stethoscope, they could indeed hear the same sound...

Occasional sharp pain in the right ear? I sometimes experience sudden sharp pain in my right ear; sometimes it lasts just a moment, while other times it comes and goes intermittently. I have a habit of wearing headphones to listen to music for about 3 to 4 hours at a time. Additi...

Continuous tinnitus..? I have been experiencing continuous tinnitus, described as the sound of insects and birds, for the past two months. Could this be related to aging and degeneration? It has been a constant source of distress for me, often preventing me from sleeping. Could y...

Pus-filled cyst in the left ear? Hello Dr. Hong, I often experience intermittent headaches, inner ear pain, and tinnitus. I have seen a doctor previously, but there were no significant issues. Recently, after experiencing inflammation in my left nostril, I developed a pus-filled...

Consultation for nasal pain and nasal congestion? Hello Dr. Hong, I read your article about nasal congestion in the Health and Medical section of the Liberty Times, and it resonated with me. Five months ago, I visited an otolaryngologist due to a cold and cough. During the examin...

Eustachian tube dysfunction? I experienced severe ear pain and tinnitus (itching and strange sounds) after flying while still recovering from an ear infection. I'm unsure if that flight caused lasting damage, as now I often experience ear pain and persistent tinnitus when fl...

Middle ear effusion Hello Doctor: My daughter had a cold two weeks ago that led to middle ear effusion. After taking antibiotics for two weeks, I took her to two different clinics for examination. One clinic informed us that the fluid has resolved but there is negative pressure, ...

Tinnitus In the past week, I suddenly experienced persistent tinnitus in my left ear. It is continuous and not very noticeable during the day, but at night, when it's quiet and there are no external noises, it becomes particularly pronounced while I'm trying to sleep.

Ear pain and headache? I started experiencing a sore throat last night, which then turned into intermittent pain in my right ear. This morning, I woke up with episodes of headache. What could be the cause? Please, doctor, I would appreciate your insights. Thank you!

Otitis externa Excuse me, I am the patient who asked about ear pain yesterday. Is perichondritis considered a type of external otitis? A doctor told me that it has become chronic and cannot be completely cured, which means I will still experience intermittent pain in the future. ...

Ear pain? For the past four years, I have experienced intermittent pain in my left ear. In the first two years, the pain was tolerable and did not last long; sometimes it would start in the morning and be gone by the afternoon. However, there was one instance when the pain became...

After 10 days of antibiotic treatment for acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion, Consultation: A 4.5-year-old child with a history of allergic disposition presents with right ear pain and a sensation of fullness after an upper respiratory infection (URI). The ph...

Intermittent severe ear pain? In the past three months, I have experienced sudden, intense sharp pain in my ear approximately every ten days. The pain usually lasts for less than a second, and there are days when it occurs multiple times, but not continuously. I thought it might ...

About allergic rhinitis? Hello, I have hereditary allergic rhinitis, and I often sneeze to the point of feeling dizzy and having headaches, along with severe ear pain. I usually go through an entire pack of tissues without stopping, and by the end, my nose is bleeding from blowin...

Dizziness Director Yeh, I apologize for the interruption. Recently, I have been experiencing dizziness whenever my eyes move rapidly, or when I shift my focus from near to far and vice versa. I am unsure how to address this issue and would greatly appreciate your guidance. Thank ...

Ear pain? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing sudden pain in my left ear over the past few days, especially when swallowing saliva, which causes a sharp pain. I also feel a warmth in my ear. I saw a doctor who said it was caused by earwax removal, but there has been no improve...