Question 1

hi, when i clean my left ear, i have a black non-wax like discharge coming out. i have been having problems with this ear for a number of months.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You should see your family physician or maybe an ENT doctor. They can look in your ear and tell you what's wrong. There is a chance that this might be a fungal infection.

Question 2

i have a red ear when i get hot or my ear is knocked. it goes bright red and boiling. also whenever my ears are hot a black discharge appears on them.

Accepted Answer

Don't know why: Your symptoms do not lead to an easy answer.
Suggest ENT exam.

Question 3

i have extreme ear pain, muffled hearing and difficulty balancing, along with dry black discharge. is this an average infection or something more?

Accepted Answer

Severe infection: The combination of ear pain, drainage, hearing loss, and balance issues reveal a severe infection that should be examined by a specialist.  The drainage, hearing loss, and ear pain is most likely a middle/outer ear infection. The balance issues could be a middle/inner ear issue depending on the exact symptoms. Seeing a specialist for immediate treatment is important so that is does not worsen.

Question 4

loose white buildup at back of throat as of 3 days ago.ear has been clogged for 3 months now, has begun to infrequently produce black smelly discharge?

Accepted Answer

Ear fungal infection: You may have a fungal infection in your eat that needs yo be treated.  You should see an ENT physician and have both ear and throat checked.

Question 5

i found a painful red lump with black head in my armpit. squezzed it and it discharged hard white stuff. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a cyst: This sounds like a sebaceous or epidermal inclusion cyst. They are common. The biggest problem with them is they can become infected. It is likely to recurr after squeezing and usually needs excision to get rid of it. Consult your doctor, dermatologist or plastic surgeon to be sure.

Question 6

6 months old cyst with black head at 6 inches above left hip, no pain (except when swelled), puss discharge with blood (when pressing), puss culture report is normal but it is never ending. please suggest me treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Removal: This sounds more like an ectodermal cyst, where the contents are normal skin cells that accumulate inside. When you press to expell the contents you likely tear some surrounding blood vessels. This pattern is likely to continue until you have the cyst removed surgically.This can likely be done in the office under a local anesthetic.

Question 7

what are black discharge, head aches, muscle pain symptoms of?

Accepted Answer

Several things: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 8

what is the cause of discharge from the ear?

Accepted Answer

Could be infection: The most common cause of discharge from an ear is infection of the ear canal or a middle ear infection that has caused the to antic membrane to rupture. If it is thic, colored and associated with pain it is likely an infection. You should be examined by a medical professional when convenient for you.

Question 9

anybody know about a good medication for ear discharging?

Accepted Answer

More information : Needed. What kind of discharge, whatis the problem, please.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: discharge from the ear?

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Discharge from ear: May be fluid or other draining material,often coming  through the external ear canal.

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Hi, when i clean my left ear, i have a black non-wax like discharge coming out. i have been having problems with this ear for a number of months.

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I have a red ear when i get hot or my ear is knocked. it goes bright red and boiling. also whenever my ears are hot a black discharge appears on them.

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I have extreme ear pain, muffled hearing and difficulty balancing, along with dry black discharge. is this an average infection or something more?

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Loose white buildup at back of throat as of 3 days ago.ear has been clogged for 3 months now, has begun to infrequently produce black smelly discharge?

A member asked:

I found a painful red lump with black head in my armpit. squezzed it and it discharged hard white stuff. what should i do?

A member asked:

6 months old cyst with black head at 6 inches above left hip, no pain (except when swelled), puss discharge with blood (when pressing), puss culture report is normal but it is never ending. please suggest me treatment ?

A member asked:

What are black discharge, head aches, muscle pain symptoms of?

A member asked:

What is the cause of discharge from the ear?

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Anybody know about a good medication for ear discharging?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: discharge from the ear?

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