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Suggest Treatment For Head Congestion And Plugged Sensation In The Ears

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Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Question: Hi been having a problem with head congestion and ears plugged up have been to Dr with a course of predizone and also some swelling under arm pit . Does not seem to be enlarge lymph nodes that you can feel .have had ultra sound of area showed nothing unusual. One lymph node just slightly enlarged Dr said thought it was a virus. Gave me a course of cipro. No still have some fluid under arm pit in rib area and ears that can't not get rid of dizziness any thoughts.
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Needs work up and management

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Dizziness with ears plugged and congestion symptoms and no active lymphadenopathy being trated with prednisolone and antibiotic of ciprofloxacin indicates your doctor was suspecting soem inflammation and infection. Above mentioned symptoms need to be evaluated for any ear wax or blockage of external ear, middle ear infections, eustachian tube , sinus congestion and inflammation blocks and vestibular and auditory functions tests too as dizziness could be due to many causes and need to be evaluated for the one here with some tests and labs.

Meanwhile continue antibiotic, take some antivert for dizziness and use support while walking or standing to prevent tripping and fall, and if the symptoms persist consult your otolaryngologist and let them run some test mentioned above to find out further whats causing this congestion and dizziness.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
any ideas on slight swelling under armpit with this all labs came back good
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Supportive care

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me

Lump in armpit with all the labs clear is likely a benign local swelling of either a lymph node or a clogged sebaceous pore . All it needs it good arm pit hygiene, keeping it hair and sweat free and not manipulating it and just observe if the size increases or it gets painful then get evaluated.

I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Head Congestion And Plugged Sensation In The Ears

Brief Answer: Needs work up and management Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Dizziness with ears plugged and congestion symptoms and no active lymphadenopathy being trated with prednisolone and antibiotic of ciprofloxacin indicates your doctor was suspecting soem inflammation and infection. Above mentioned symptoms need to be evaluated for any ear wax or blockage of external ear, middle ear infections, eustachian tube , sinus congestion and inflammation blocks and vestibular and auditory functions tests too as dizziness could be due to many causes and need to be evaluated for the one here with some tests and labs. Meanwhile continue antibiotic, take some antivert for dizziness and use support while walking or standing to prevent tripping and fall, and if the symptoms persist consult your otolaryngologist and let them run some test mentioned above to find out further whats causing this congestion and dizziness. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan