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Had tube put in left eardrum 3 days post op have a little pressure still, no pain no drainage..is this normal?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Likely: some discomfort anticipated, and some inner inner fluid or white matter may drain

Answered 3/22/2015

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A member asked:

Had tube put in left eardrum 3 days post op have a little pressure still, no pain no drainage..is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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