What will happen???!
Question: had a really bad ear, so bad i ended up going to the hospitall twice with the pain, i was put on antibiotics and told it was an ear infection... nothing! then i was told it could be a type of shingles, i since went back to the doctors and was told it was a nasty ear infection, i got put on a second bout of antibiotics. after i finished them, i went back to my doctor who said that the antibiotics are not working and there is alot of fluid behind my ear drum that shouldnt be there, she got me an emergancy hospital app with the ent in 2 weeks, what should i expect from them, and what could i do for the time being, im still in a lot of pain and my hearing is still funny im taking sudaffed, nothing is helping, just feeling lots of pressure, hearing my hearbeat through my ear and sound can be muffled.
thanks in advance
Answers: had a really bad ear, so bad i ended up going to the hospitall twice with the pain, i was put on antibiotics and told it was an ear infection... nothing! then i was told it could be a type of shingles, i since went back to the doctors and was told it was a nasty ear infection, i got put on a second bout of antibiotics. after i finished them, i went back to my doctor who said that the antibiotics are not working and there is alot of fluid behind my ear drum that shouldnt be there, she got me an emergancy hospital app with the ent in 2 weeks, what should i expect from them, and what could i do for the time being, im still in a lot of pain and my hearing is still funny im taking sudaffed, nothing is helping, just feeling lots of pressure, hearing my hearbeat through my ear and sound can be muffled.
thanks in advance
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thumbs down otherwise.
here's an answer that might help.
since you have an infection that's not responding to antibiotics, what they will want to to is explore more the cause of the infection and try to treat that usually stronger antibiotics, the second approach will be to give you stronger painkillers (codeine or something similar) since the body is trying to fight off whatever you've got and you might just need to wait it out. These two treatments most likely will be happening concurrently.
the docs will basically tell you to stay in sterile environments
and follow some preventative measures:
NO SWIMMING, showers are ok, just try to keep the ear dry.
chew gum with xylitol
avoid places where people are smoking, for one.
Try not to touch your nose and eyes.
Worst case scenario is a viral ear infection (not bacterial):
Viral infections are more complicated to treat and may necessitate a myringotomy, which is a minor surgery in which a small plastic tube is inserted into the eardrum. This acts as a vent to relieve the pressure of the buildup or infection. It also drains the fluid remaining in the ear. This little tube is not permanent; it falls out automatically after a short time.
go to doctor
ask god another ear
you.
The ENT guy will know better how to treat your infection. He would be a specialist on ears. In the meantime, drink lots of water and take vitamin C and get plenty of rest. Good luck.
Sounds like they may have to put a tube in your ear to drain out the extra fluid.
It's called Eustation Tube Dysfunction.
I just got over that. It's more common in adults then people realize. (getting tubes in your ears)
you could go deaf or it could completly clear up
I had the exact same thing happen to me
just a few months ago.
I was prescribed with all sorts of
antibiotics.
Luckily, I didn't have to have surgery.
But it was this bacterial ear infection.
I am sorry I do not have more information.
you should expect a miracle.
a miracle is defined as a divine intervention by a supernatural being in the universe by which the ordinary course and operation of Nature is overruled, suspended, or modified.
never ever go into surgery without hope of a miracle...
try to cleanse your sinuses i use a netti pot http://www.videosift.com/video/Netti-Pot...
Usually when a person has chronic ear infections and there is fluid behind the ear drum, the ENT specialist will recommend putting tiny little tubes in your ears so the infection and fluid can drain.
The tubes are not obvious and are left in for anywhere between a few months and a couple of years. Sometimes they eventually fall out on their own.
It's done in the hospital and you're asleep when its done.
There's no pain and you should start to feel better right away.
The only thing you have to be aware of is if these tubes let fluid out, they will also let fluid in so you have to be very careful with showers and swimming not to get water in your ears. Your dr may recommend ear plugs but he will discuss that with you.