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What Causes Crawling Sensation In The Left Ear?
Question: My left ear feels like something is crawling and it went to the doctor there's nothing in it but when I get this crawling sensation in my ear my ear will go NOM could you please tell me what is going on should I have a CAT scan
Brief Answer:
MRI scan is more sensitive
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
I can certainly understand your concern.
Since you perceive this sensation, it's important to completely rule out anything that is causing this discomfort.
Hence you can for MRI scan of the temporal bone which can accurately dilineate structures of the middle and inner ear.
Kindly update me with the test results.
Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
MRI scan is more sensitive
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
I can certainly understand your concern.
Since you perceive this sensation, it's important to completely rule out anything that is causing this discomfort.
Hence you can for MRI scan of the temporal bone which can accurately dilineate structures of the middle and inner ear.
Kindly update me with the test results.
Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
My dr says that I have bacteria in my ear, he told me to put a athlete's foot cream in my ear 2 times a day.and I had to take 2 fluconazole tab for 2 day
Brief Answer:
A trial of antifungal medications can be given
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
You can give a try of these medications, if your doctor thinks that it's a fungal infection of the external ear.
Fungal infection of the ear can produce ear debris that can also irritate the ear, causing such crawling sensation.
In case if you don't respond with these medications, then go for further screening options like MRI.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
A trial of antifungal medications can be given
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
You can give a try of these medications, if your doctor thinks that it's a fungal infection of the external ear.
Fungal infection of the ear can produce ear debris that can also irritate the ear, causing such crawling sensation.
In case if you don't respond with these medications, then go for further screening options like MRI.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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