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What Causes Ear Pain After Eating Mangoes?
Question: Hi i am 30 yr old male. whenever i eat mangoes( 2 or more) my ears hurt in the morning. feeling similar to what u feel in air plane on landing but only less severe.
it might sound funny but this has happened everytime in last 2 months. when i give gap this pain goes away. i remember mother telling me mangoes are 'garam' donot eat too many!!
could there be a connection? just curious
by the way these are premium mangoes.. could it be allergy to masala they use to ripen them!!
it might sound funny but this has happened everytime in last 2 months. when i give gap this pain goes away. i remember mother telling me mangoes are 'garam' donot eat too many!!
could there be a connection? just curious
by the way these are premium mangoes.. could it be allergy to masala they use to ripen them!!
Brief Answer:
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Allergy to specific fruits such as XXXXXXX is rare. Avoidance is the best treatment.
2. It is possible to test the middle ear pressures by Impedance Audiometry (Tympanogram). There may also be post nasal drip from the sinuses or acid reflux.
3. The masala used to artificially ripen mangoes contains calcium carbide sometimes also contaminated by traces of arsenic and phosphorus. Acetylene gas is formed which is also an irritant. Avoid unseasonal mangoes and select mangoes with uniform color.
4. Try avoiding the XXXXXXX peel and let me know the difference, if any. Also upload a Tympanogram (Impedance Audiogram).
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Allergy to specific fruits such as XXXXXXX is rare. Avoidance is the best treatment.
2. It is possible to test the middle ear pressures by Impedance Audiometry (Tympanogram). There may also be post nasal drip from the sinuses or acid reflux.
3. The masala used to artificially ripen mangoes contains calcium carbide sometimes also contaminated by traces of arsenic and phosphorus. Acetylene gas is formed which is also an irritant. Avoid unseasonal mangoes and select mangoes with uniform color.
4. Try avoiding the XXXXXXX peel and let me know the difference, if any. Also upload a Tympanogram (Impedance Audiogram).
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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