Question 1

fluid behind my ear drums. is this serious?

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Depends: If the fluid behind your ears is pus, you need antibiotics. If it is serous fluid and on one side, you need to be sure you do not have a tumor like mass in your nasopharynx (area behind your nose).

Question 2

fluid lump behind ear?

Accepted Answer

Not certain: It sounds like there is a fluid collection in the skin behind the ear. Questions to ask yourself: is this soft? Does it move when you touch it? Is it painful or red? Have you had any surgery in this region? There is a natural " lump" behind the ear  that is called the mastoid process. This can have an infection and if there is surrounding fluid this may be the fluid lump rthat you see. See your dr.

Question 3

what causes fluid behind ear drum?

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Negative pressure : In order for the ear to work properly air from the outside of the ear drum has to be balanced by air on the inside of the eardrum. In an intact ear drum the only way for air to get into the middle ear space is up the eustachian tube. If the eustachian tube doesn't work well the air inside the middle ear gets used up creating a negative pressure. Eventually this pressure can become so low that fluid is sucked from the lining of the middle ear space.

Question 4

how long for fluid behind the ear to clear?

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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.

Question 5

does fluid behind the ear go away on its own? how long does it normally take for fluid to go away?

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Middle ear fluid: Hello. It may take upwards of 3 months for middle ear fluid to fully resolve. If it is thick and viscous, it usually takes longer for resolution.

Question 6

i've got fluid behind my ear drums. what exactly does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Serous otitis media: Serous otitis media. Can be due to a cold, allergy, eustachian tube dysfunction. Results in temporary hearing loss.
See ENT doc for management. Usually self limiting. Sometimes requires drainage tubes.

Question 7

what do i do for fluid behind ear drum?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Fluid behind the eardrum is not normal. You may need decongestants, antibiotics and nasal sprays. Sometimes this is a sign of something going on in the nose or sinuses as well. This should be checked by a doctor.

Question 8

should i use something for fluid behind ear drum?

Accepted Answer

No: Fluidcinthe middle ear can be potntially harmful.  See an ear dr for.

Question 9

i have a blister behind my ear that pops and then fills back with fluid.

Accepted Answer

This needs to be: checked by your PCP or Dermatologist as soon as possible.

Question 10

can you suggest how to get fluid out from behind my ear drums?

Accepted Answer

Time or myringotomy: This will usually resolve on its own. If you want to hasten it, you may get an ENT to lance your ear drum (a myringotomy).

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