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Itchy Ear, Painful, Cannot Hear, Feeling Bubble Move. Help

My ear was itchy one night and I used my nail to scratch it. After I did that, my ear got infected. The pain increases with motion or talking. I havent been able to eat without it hurting. It has affected my jaw. I cant hear in my left ear and it feels like there is a bubble in it. When I tilt my head, its like I can feel the bubble move. Please help. Your advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Thu, 5 Sep 2013
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ENT Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query , Your question suggests that you are suffering from secretory otitis media because history of when you tilt your head, it looks like that you can feel the bubble move.
For to reach the near diagnosis you need to thorough examination of your ear , nose and throat with pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry.

thanks

Dr Hariom Sharma
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Allergist and Immunologist Dr. Suman Kumar's  Response
severe otitis externa as there is infection i ear the swelling in canal as the eustachian tubes connect ear with pharynx the eating of food causes pain due to movements and jaw is also hurting due to all sharing of nerves
the blockge of tube cause feeling of bubble in ear
need to use antibiotics
anti allergics and anti inflamatory tabs
apply clindamycin gel bd in external auditory canal
can use antibiotic ear drops to dry the local area if infected
but stillneed to get consultation with ent doctor to see the actual position of drumand treat accordingly
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General & Family Physician Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,
It seems that you are having Acute Otitis externa i.e infection in external ear.
Go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines course after consulting your doctor.
Put antibiotic ear drops.
Ok and take care.
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Itchy Ear, Painful, Cannot Hear, Feeling Bubble Move. Help

Hi, Thanks for your query , Your question suggests that you are suffering from secretory otitis media because history of when you tilt your head, it looks like that you can feel the bubble move. For to reach the near diagnosis you need to thorough examination of your ear , nose and throat with pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry. thanks Dr Hariom Sharma