Ear drainage, hearing loss troubling

June 20, 2012 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: I sent a message six days ago and I still have not heard back from you. My question is regarding my ears. I started experiencing hearing loss about two years ago. My ear doctor put tubes in both of my ear drums. My hearing got better but only for a week then both ears starting draining fluid almost constantly. My doctor tried me on antibiotics, steroids and even suggested that I see an allergy doctor as he has pretty much given up. I saw an allergy doctor and he gave me the nasal spray Nasocort and the allergy pill Singulair. Nothing has helped the drainage. The other medications I take are insulin, carbamazepine, iron, and vitamins. Please help me. I am a 36-year-old female with chronic allergies and diabetes. I also have a seizure disorder.

DEAR READER: Let me start by saying that you have not heard back from me, [Read more…]

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Chronic ear drainage needs diagnosis

February 13, 2011 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have had an ear problem for approximately two years. My ear built up with fluid. A tube was inserted. Now my ear continues to drain a clear fluid, like when your nose runs. When I wake up, it is full of liquid. After turning over, it drains out. I have been to four doctors without any help.

DEAR READER: Several things can cause chronic ear drainage, but without further details, I cannot begin to guess what the cause of yours may be.

You don’t mention if you have any other symptoms. Why did your ear first build up with fluid? Did you have an ear infection? Do you have any loss of hearing? Pain? Is the fluid crystal clear, or is there some cloudiness to it? Is there any blood present or an odor? [Read more…]

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