Is this an ear infection or ear ache and how can it be cured?

Question

I was boxing with my friend and he got me in the ear....now it feels weird but i can still hear. Usually before this problem when i plug my nose and blow out with my nose, my ear would just pop easily...now when i do it, i hear shhhh noises..what can i do? and OTC or prescription?

Answer 1

A physical exam should be performed, which may include an examination of the ears, the nasal passages and sinuses, and the throat. An otoscope may be used to see more deeply into the ears, nose, and throat. In addition, the teeth, tongue, tonsils, salivary glands, and TMJ should be examined for problems that might be causing referred pain to the ears. A culture and sensitivity test should be done if there is any discharge from the ears. X rays or a computed tomography (CT) scan may be required to diagnose the problem. Hearing and balancing tests are important to the diagnosis of an earache.

Answer 2

Ear popping is a way to equalize pressure in your ear. It may be that your ear isn't popping for some reason and the shhing noise that you hear may be your middle ear fluid moving around trying to equalize the pressure. If you have an ear ache and loss of hearing, you have cause to worry. Trying deep swallowing -- that should help.
Ear doesn't pop all the time, normally. It only pops when there is a pressure difference. I would say your ear will return to normal after sometime. If it continues to worry you...you should consult and ENT doctor (ear-nose throat specialist).

Answer 3

Try putting some sweet oil in your ear and massaging it around. You can get it at you local drug store, by the ear plugs.

Answer 4

Go to the Dr. You may have a ruptured ear drum and putting anything in it could cause complications.

Answer 5

Go to a local drugstore don't spend money on a doctor just sounds like you need a bit of fluid.

Answer 6

talk to a doctor - there are prescriptions you can get for it.

Answer 7

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