Question 1

child says ear keeps poping and looks like she has a little fluid  coming from ear. more likely allergies or ear infection? does she need go to dr?

Accepted Answer

Yes: if your complains of ear popping and fluid coming from ear, better be checked out by her doctor, good luck

Question 2

i have yellow fluid coming from my ear with an up and down swishing sound in it. what do you think it is?

Accepted Answer

Probably: An external ear infection, possibly something stuck in the canal.  Have a doctor look into it.

Question 3

after having poem surgery for achalasia- ive noticed fluid coming from my ears when i wake in the morning. its been told i have eczema in my ears was given drops, no relief. my ears constantly itch- what else could this be?

Accepted Answer

: Without an exam no diagnosis is possible. Pl see an ENT doc. In the meantime try cortisone ear drops.

Question 4

grandson who is 20 months had tubes put in both ears. now 2 months later and 8 trips back to dr. he still has fluid coming out of ear. dr took tube out last week due to it not draining. dr has prescribed 5 rounds of antibiotics. something is not righ?

Accepted Answer

: In my opinion it appears that the best move would be to be evaluated &amp; advised by a pediatric otolaryngologist at a university hospital department of otolaryngology.

Question 5

why is there yellowish fluid coming out of my ears especially the left ear which has a strong offensive smell too.

Accepted Answer

Ear infection: Need to check for ear infection in the canal or behind the eardrum.

Question 6

yellowish fluid coming out of my ear piercing. is this an infection? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician.  Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.

Question 7

how to drain fluids in the ear?

Accepted Answer

Time or myringotomy: If you have serous fluid behind the ear drum, either waiting or lancing the ear drum are options. By making an incision on your ear drum, you would get almost instantaneous relief.

Question 8

my ear feels like it has fluid in it?

Accepted Answer

It could.: Fluid may build up behind the typanic membrane (ear drum) with a middle ear infection or with congestion. An external ear infection can present with fluid in the external canal.

Question 9

help please! is fluid in the ear serious?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it is fluid behind your ear drum without pain or redness, it is usually not serious. It often resolves on its own. If it is only on one side, the area behind your nose needs to be examined though. If it is fluid coming from your ear canal, this needs evaluation of the cause. Treatment may be just antibiotic drops or it can need surgery.

Question 10

how long for fluid behind the ear to clear?

Accepted Answer

Middle ear fluid: Hello, the fluid behind your eardrum will typically fully resolve within 3months. It will usually lessen and you will notice relief. If the fluid is thick and viscous, it will resolve slower than a thin and watery fluid. See your doctor for treatment that may help improve your symptoms faster.

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A member asked:

Child says ear keeps poping and looks like she has a little fluid coming from ear. more likely allergies or ear infection? does she need go to dr?

A member asked:

I have yellow fluid coming from my ear with an up and down swishing sound in it. what do you think it is?

A member asked:

After having poem surgery for achalasia- ive noticed fluid coming from my ears when i wake in the morning. its been told i have eczema in my ears was given drops, no relief. my ears constantly itch- what else could this be?

A member asked:

Grandson who is 20 months had tubes put in both ears. now 2 months later and 8 trips back to dr. he still has fluid coming out of ear. dr took tube out last week due to it not draining. dr has prescribed 5 rounds of antibiotics. something is not righ?

A member asked:

Why is there yellowish fluid coming out of my ears especially the left ear which has a strong offensive smell too.

A member asked:

Yellowish fluid coming out of my ear piercing. is this an infection? what should i do?

A member asked:

How to drain fluids in the ear?

A member asked:

My ear feels like it has fluid in it?

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Help please! is fluid in the ear serious?

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How long for fluid behind the ear to clear?

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