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What Causes Pressure In The Ears Along With Headache?
Question: I am mail, 68 years old, mostly healthy
Have headache starting ~ October 6 - and still have now Nov 10; level ~1-3 of of 10, feel pressure in ears sometimes, been treated by antibiotics for 10 days on suspicious of bacterial sinus infection given by nurse - no help; start wearing glasses - help a little bit
Have headache starting ~ October 6 - and still have now Nov 10; level ~1-3 of of 10, feel pressure in ears sometimes, been treated by antibiotics for 10 days on suspicious of bacterial sinus infection given by nurse - no help; start wearing glasses - help a little bit
Brief Answer:
Supportive care , needs work up and management.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
i read your question and i understand your concern. Pressure in ears with headache can be sinuses congestion, not responding to antibiotics probably rules out bacterial infection as infection is commonly associated with fever and your history does not indicate fever. SImple congestion can be the cause and that needs supportive decongestants and corticosteroids. Headache needs advil or tylenol for pain relief. Work up for sinusitis and other differentials like ear infections, migraine, ocular headaches etc should also be considered. Use of glasses helping in headache might be related to visual acuity related headaches and complete eye exam should be considered as well.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Supportive care , needs work up and management.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
i read your question and i understand your concern. Pressure in ears with headache can be sinuses congestion, not responding to antibiotics probably rules out bacterial infection as infection is commonly associated with fever and your history does not indicate fever. SImple congestion can be the cause and that needs supportive decongestants and corticosteroids. Headache needs advil or tylenol for pain relief. Work up for sinusitis and other differentials like ear infections, migraine, ocular headaches etc should also be considered. Use of glasses helping in headache might be related to visual acuity related headaches and complete eye exam should be considered as well.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr XXXXXXX
Thanks a lot.
Got sudafed and steam inhaler.
Feel better and maybe could concentrate on my studies.
Regards XXXXXXX XXXX, PhD
Thanks a lot.
Got sudafed and steam inhaler.
Feel better and maybe could concentrate on my studies.
Regards XXXXXXX XXXX, PhD
Brief Answer:
Supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
Its good thing that sudafed and steam inhalation helped. Please continue the medication until symptoms completely resolve and more importantly with winter season at the door, home remedies like warm comforting beverages, like green or herbal tea mixed with honey, soup, etc should help.
Regards
Khan
Supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
Its good thing that sudafed and steam inhalation helped. Please continue the medication until symptoms completely resolve and more importantly with winter season at the door, home remedies like warm comforting beverages, like green or herbal tea mixed with honey, soup, etc should help.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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