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What Is The Treatment For Constant Ringing In My Ear?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Question: Hi I had a grommet fitted in my ear in August. I have had constant ringing ever since. Also my gland under the ear has never really gone down and is still swollen. Now that the colder weather is here my ear aches. Doctor says that there is still fluid in my ear. If im honest nothing has really changed since i first went to see my specialist before i had the grommet fitted. Any ideas ?
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Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Ringing in your ear may be due to the grommet inse Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, The ringing in your ear may be due to grommet insertion. If there is no improvement after this long period of about 5 months then surely consult your doctor and review the status of your disease and grommet. For your kind information---> Grommet insertion is successful in about 70 per cent of patients. The remaining 30 per cent might need the grommet re-inserted on one or more occasions. Occasionally people notice a popping or clicking in the ears. This is not harmful and is expected and you should not worry about it. There is a 2 to 3 per cent chance that following the insertion and removal of the grommet the ear drum will develop a hole that doesn’t heal well. Wish you good health
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Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (40 minutes later)
what about the fluid and swollen gland . should this have improved by now . Some days are better than others. I have been using a nasal spray which doesnt seem to make much difference. .
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Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Infection may be persistent Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, I have gone through your query; it suggests that you may be suffering from the persistent infection of the ear. This may be the possible cause of your fluid and swollen gland. For this please review your medicine and the status of your disease and grommet by your treating doctor. Wish you good health
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What Is The Treatment For Constant Ringing In My Ear?

Brief Answer: Ringing in your ear may be due to the grommet inse Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, The ringing in your ear may be due to grommet insertion. If there is no improvement after this long period of about 5 months then surely consult your doctor and review the status of your disease and grommet. For your kind information---> Grommet insertion is successful in about 70 per cent of patients. The remaining 30 per cent might need the grommet re-inserted on one or more occasions. Occasionally people notice a popping or clicking in the ears. This is not harmful and is expected and you should not worry about it. There is a 2 to 3 per cent chance that following the insertion and removal of the grommet the ear drum will develop a hole that doesn’t heal well. Wish you good health