Question 1

i went to dr and he said i have a lot of fluid behind my ears. it's hurts like crazy, whats the best solution besides the steroid shot i got for pain?

Accepted Answer

ENT doc: You may also have a middle ear infection. See an ENT doc for evaluation/treatment.

Question 2

i have otitis media  and fluid behind my ears and a feeling of pressure, am on betaclav for 5 days and sinucon. when will the pressure go away?

Accepted Answer

Nasal congestion: you are already on amoxacillin clavunate and antihistamine and decongestant
what will help is saline nose spray every 8 hrs and steam inhalation in the form of a vaporiser
if no response your physician may use prednisone to treat your sinuses

Question 3

could fluid behind my ears cause sensitivity to certain sounds? i was diagnosed with a sinus infection, it's been there for 2 months along with fluid

Accepted Answer

ENT: Yes- I would advise ENT evaluation.

Question 4

how can i get rid if this fluid behind my ears?? it hurts when i'm laying down. i get dizzy and i can't hear. i fly next week so i need this gone asap

Accepted Answer

???in ear: Do you mean in or behind ear?  Your going to have to see a live doc for this one.  Need to see in your ear with otoscope to help.

Question 5

i have a swollen nostril and fluid behind my ears i have a nasal spray for it, could this be the cause of me feeling off balance and sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fluid behind the ears can cause imbalance , vertigo, dizziness. See your doctor for more answers and have a great day.

Question 6

ive been having fluid behind my ears, the first time i had it it cleared with sudafed& flonase. but i have it again and im given allegra and flonase. but this time im experiencing ear pain while treating it. do i take flonase for 2 weeks daily?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. But you can also ignore it and it will eventually clear if you don't deal daily with allergies that keep it going.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

how can you get rid of that fluid behind the ear drum?

Accepted Answer

Serous otitis: Anti-inflammatories and decongestants can get rid of this.  Nasal sprays and sometimes antibiotics are helpful as well.  See your PCP if these dont help.

Question 10

it feels like something crawling in my ear and like there is fluid stuck in there but i have been seen by my dr several times for this and every time they say they don't see anything or there is fluid behind the eardrum and give me an antibiotic.

Accepted Answer

See ENT: Time to go to a specialist.  A simple Otitis Media will not have Balance problems.
At your age ear problems are unusual. May need to have acoustic neuroma ruled out or other causes for continuing earaches. Might have immune dysfunction.See an Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor, get it resolved for good.

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I went to dr and he said i have a lot of fluid behind my ears. it's hurts like crazy, whats the best solution besides the steroid shot i got for pain?

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I have otitis media and fluid behind my ears and a feeling of pressure, am on betaclav for 5 days and sinucon. when will the pressure go away?

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Could fluid behind my ears cause sensitivity to certain sounds? i was diagnosed with a sinus infection, it's been there for 2 months along with fluid

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How can i get rid if this fluid behind my ears?? it hurts when i'm laying down. i get dizzy and i can't hear. i fly next week so i need this gone asap

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I have a swollen nostril and fluid behind my ears i have a nasal spray for it, could this be the cause of me feeling off balance and sick?

A member asked:

Ive been having fluid behind my ears, the first time i had it it cleared with sudafed& flonase. but i have it again and im given allegra and flonase. but this time im experiencing ear pain while treating it. do i take flonase for 2 weeks daily?

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How long for fluid behind the ear to clear?

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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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How can you get rid of that fluid behind the ear drum?

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It feels like something crawling in my ear and like there is fluid stuck in there but i have been seen by my dr several times for this and every time they say they don't see anything or there is fluid behind the eardrum and give me an antibiotic.

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