Question 1

my ears are leaking water, what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

H2O in the ear: Water in the ears. Can be one of several things- may have fungal infection, an abscess, perforated ear drum with infection. Get checked.

Question 2

ears leaking a clear liquid, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked out: Clear liquid from the middle ear can be consistent with spinal fluid. Have an ENT check it out.

Question 3

do i use ear drop for a leaking ear?

Accepted Answer

Do no self treat: A "leaking" ear can be something serious and needs a physician to examine.

Question 4

how do you use ear drops? they leak out.

Accepted Answer

Lay down: Instill the drops and then lay on your side with that ear up for 5 minutes.

Question 5

what to do about ear is leaking after mastoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

See surgeon: May be within normal limits. May be post-op infection. See your ENT surgeon ASAP.

Question 6

what to do about ear is still leaking after mastoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: I presume that the surgeon also performed middle ear surgery.  If so the graft may not yet have healed.  If the mastoidectomy communicates with the outer ear (modified radical mastoidectomy), the mastoid area is not yet healed or epithelialized.  Your surgeon is obviously the doctor to consult because we do not know exactly what the pathology was nor the technique used.

Question 7

drip after hit head has been constant coughed green mucas now ear is leaking just a regular drip?

Accepted Answer

Go To Doctor NOW: Your symptoms suggest the possibility of two conditions. The cough, green mucous, ear drainage indicate an upper and perhaps lower respiratory infection; ear infection is also likely. The 2nd concern is the head injury however you do not give any further details. Both require urgent attention. See your doctor NOW for correct diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

is it possible for csf to leak from the ear?

Accepted Answer

generally not: Not as a rule but can be generally diagnosed by either an ENT or neurologist.

Question 9

when does a ruptured ear stop leaking?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on cause. If traumatic, should be soon. If caused by infection of other middle ear problems, may persist until original problem (like infected ear), resolves. See ENT doc.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: spinal fluid leaking from ear?

Accepted Answer

Leaking spinal fluid: Leaking spinal fluid is always a serious matter, regardless if it is coming from the ear or elsewhere. The fluid is thin a straw-colored and usually clear (unless there is an infection). The cause of the leak needs to be addressed immediately, because it is always dangerous.

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