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What Causes Fluttering In Ear?
Question: I have a fluttering in my left ear,only happens when I smile with closed mouth,or when I am chewing on that side. I also have a unsteady,lightheaded feeling....not a spinning vertigo but a off balance feeling,also a discomfort in front of ear,and when I open my jaw wide or extend my lower jaw out I get pain in area,all on left side. The dizziness and fluttering seem to be related. Just wondering what is going on? Thanks
Brief Answer:
You are having TMjoint dysfunction with thin Drum
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are having TM joint dysfunction with thin Ear drum due to repeated cold or Patulous Eustachian tube .
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Continue Motrin ,
use local hot fomentation ,
avoid strain during chewing , wide opening of mouth , hard food & side to side movement.
The dizziness and fluttering can be because of
thin Ear drum or
Patulous Eustachian tube or
TM joint dysfunction which need examination.
I will suggest you to please consult your ENT doctor because here clinical examination is very important to diagnose the real fact and accordingly treatment may be planed.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
You are having TMjoint dysfunction with thin Drum
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are having TM joint dysfunction with thin Ear drum due to repeated cold or Patulous Eustachian tube .
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Continue Motrin ,
use local hot fomentation ,
avoid strain during chewing , wide opening of mouth , hard food & side to side movement.
The dizziness and fluttering can be because of
thin Ear drum or
Patulous Eustachian tube or
TM joint dysfunction which need examination.
I will suggest you to please consult your ENT doctor because here clinical examination is very important to diagnose the real fact and accordingly treatment may be planed.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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