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Perforated Ear Drum, Bleeding, Purulent Discharge, Pain, Reduction Of Hearing, Inserted A Q-Tip, Experienced A Syncopal Episode, Tongue Numbness.

Question for ENT: I had a Mastoidectomy in 2004 for Cholesteatoma (Right) without complication. Recently I acquired a fungal infection that was treated with Clotrimazole Otic and Ofloxacin . After 1 week treatment the infection resolved but, revealed a perforated ear drum. I discontinued drops and have since had bleeding, purulent discharge (non-odorous, similar to when I had the fungal infection), pain and reduction of hearing. Upon inserting a Q-Tip into my ear, I experienced a syncopal episode and right side tongue numbness. What concerns should I consider with this condition? How great is the risk for Cranial Nerve VII, VIII, and X damage in this instance? I am currently awaiting an appointment at the local teaching hospital but, will unlikely be able to get an appointment for sooner than 2 months from now. Also, I am a 3rd medical student, feel free to use medical terminology. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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the infection of ear can cause swelling in the area of facial nerve or glossopharyngeal nerve cause this
the iritation of vagal nerve by q tip can cause syncope
you need antibiotics anti inflamatory tabs local applications and local drop to control the symptomps but get consultation to see the exact postion to treat the cause
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Perforated Ear Drum, Bleeding, Purulent Discharge, Pain, Reduction Of Hearing, Inserted A Q-Tip, Experienced A Syncopal Episode, Tongue Numbness.

the infection of ear can cause swelling in the area of facial nerve or glossopharyngeal nerve cause this the iritation of vagal nerve by q tip can cause syncope you need antibiotics anti inflamatory tabs local applications and local drop to control the symptomps but get consultation to see the exact postion to treat the cause