Question 1

2yrs m. symptoms of uri, started as head cold. 95o2 hr125 bspm28-30 (while sleeping) low fever last night. has progressed to 102.5 rectal. just gave 5ml motrin. acting and looking ill. only drinking water. hospital? watch close? suggestions?

Accepted Answer

: I would see your pediatrician ASAP or go to an ER. Good Luck

Question 2

drinking water while being lying down full flat ,can harm ears like in babies or not for adults?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube prob: The structure that usually keeps fluid from accumulating in the middle ear (the eustachian tube) is angled differently inside the infant and child than in the adult.  Until they grow larger and the angle of the tube changes, fluids consumed while laying flat are more likely to irritate or enter the middle ear space, possibly leading to infections.  Water is less of a problem than other fluids.

Question 3

sometimes when drinking water have an ear wax taste in mouth. could this be something or maybe an old brita filter? rarely ever happens

Accepted Answer

Nothing's wrong: I doubt it has to do with anything wrong with your body. 
Old Britta due for replacement should be the first thing to try.

Question 4

my chest feels tight and my jaw is numbing with my ear starting to ache.  would sitting still and drinking water help? does sitting still and drinking water give my body a chance to change the symptoms in case it is nothing. if the feeling subside, does t

Accepted Answer

If : If your chest feels tight, you should go to emergency room today. This could have a cardiac origin.

Question 5

i have a migraine and facial numbess around my mouth and nose, my ears are also ringing slightly please advise what i can do. i have been drinking water and have taken paracetamol but im still feeling sickly ?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. 
Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 6

sore throat when drinking water, swallowing. ear also hurts when doing this. otherwise it just feels irritant not painful. only right side. no symptoms eating. x-ray showed nothing. like this for 8 weeks. what other test to discuss with doctor?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably and ENT doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 7

i have mild inner ear pain that increase when swallowing  cold drink?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain: May have ear infection vs fluid ( allergy season),  or even sore throat  like strep. F/u/ w/ doc today

Question 8

i have a encephalocele from a hole in my tegmen. after flying i have salty water draining down my throat and worsening headache/dizziness ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Headache: Your story doesn't sound right. Do you mean tagmen Tympani? you have brain protruding into the middle ear space (encephalocele)?, are you suggesting you have CSF leak and given this condition you have been flying? Does your doctor know that? I suggest you contact your neurologist and go to ER immediately. In the meantime, do not blow your nose and if you cough or sneeze, do it with your mouth open

Question 9

my stomach still hurts and head still hurts after drinking two days ago, is this normal?? i also still gag when drinking water and feel like puking

Accepted Answer

Gastritis: sounds like alcoholic gastritis or may be coincidental stomach bug.  clear fluids  broths  and sips of liquids rather than gulps might help. consider some pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) if you can stomach it

Question 10

i was drinking water and my head was tilted upwards when suddenly a pigeon pooped and some of it fell in my mouth i spat it and gargled but i'm still?

Accepted Answer

You will be fine: sorry about the disgusting experience but i think you should be safe

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2yrs m. symptoms of uri, started as head cold. 95o2 hr125 bspm28-30 (while sleeping) low fever last night. has progressed to 102.5 rectal. just gave 5ml motrin. acting and looking ill. only drinking water. hospital? watch close? suggestions?

A member asked:

Drinking water while being lying down full flat ,can harm ears like in babies or not for adults?

A member asked:

Sometimes when drinking water have an ear wax taste in mouth. could this be something or maybe an old brita filter? rarely ever happens

A member asked:

My chest feels tight and my jaw is numbing with my ear starting to ache. would sitting still and drinking water help? does sitting still and drinking water give my body a chance to change the symptoms in case it is nothing. if the feeling subside, does t

A member asked:

I have a migraine and facial numbess around my mouth and nose, my ears are also ringing slightly please advise what i can do. i have been drinking water and have taken paracetamol but im still feeling sickly ?

A member asked:

Sore throat when drinking water, swallowing. ear also hurts when doing this. otherwise it just feels irritant not painful. only right side. no symptoms eating. x-ray showed nothing. like this for 8 weeks. what other test to discuss with doctor?

A member asked:

I have mild inner ear pain that increase when swallowing cold drink?

A member asked:

I have a encephalocele from a hole in my tegmen. after flying i have salty water draining down my throat and worsening headache/dizziness ear pain?

A member asked:

My stomach still hurts and head still hurts after drinking two days ago, is this normal?? i also still gag when drinking water and feel like puking

A member asked:

I was drinking water and my head was tilted upwards when suddenly a pigeon pooped and some of it fell in my mouth i spat it and gargled but i'm still?

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