My neice has fluid oozing out of her ear and there also an odor. Shes not in any pain however she has been irritable for a couple days leading up to the oozing. has anyone ever heard of this.
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I'm having ear trouble myself these days.  I've been reading about it on the web site I've included below.  It says that sometimes, the ear drum bursts, releasing the fluid and making the child feel better. (Burst ear drums usually heal up by themselves.) While most ear infections improve without any treatment, doctors prefer to use antibiotics to clear up severe cases.\n\nI hope this helps and your niece is better soon.
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Take her to her pediatrician and have them look in her ear.  If there is a bug in there, it can be killed with a little lidocaine and it should be removed by an otolaryngologist (ENT) immediately.  If there is a bug in there and it dies (because it will), it will cause otitis externa (an outer ear infection) which can cause the canal of the ear to swell shut and make it very very painful for her.  It makes removal more difficult (sometimes impossible).
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Might want to see a doctor.  There are some OTC meds, but they might not help if it's an inner ear problem.
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If your baby isn't screaming or tugging at his ear now he is probably fine. It is scary for any child to have something unfamiliar and uncomfortable done to them. If your son has an ear infection it could be that it was painful due to inflammation as well as wax buildup. Keep an eye on the ear to make sure it doesn't turn bright red or have pus or blood oozing out of it. I would suggest washing out the inside of his ear with a warm washcloth to decrease wax buildup in the future. \nGood Luck...my daughter used to have the same problem it is so hard to see them hurt!
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This bright orange discharge is mucus from an infection which has started in your throat, moved to your ears and sinuses that has some remnance from your ears. It would seem whatever you have done has caused your whole ears, nose and throat to flush out. I have a patient that regularly has this when she gets a cold as her ears clean out along with it and it leaves via the nose. You are not a weirdo so don't worry!!\n\nIt is actually good that you are flushing out so thoroughly!\nGet yourself some garlic and eat a whole clove three times daily as this will greatly aid your immune system and it is antibacterial.\n\nInhaling steam will help to get the flushing out done by keeping it loose and flowing until it clears. Try to find some Eucalyptus or Tea Tree Oil if you can and add a few drops to help this along. \nGarlic oil in the ear is good also, a couple of drops 2-3 times per day. Again antibacterial and will help to kill off the infection.\nDrink lots of water and rest a bit to give your body a chance to catch up.\n\nIf you start to get a fever or any other complications then I would advise you get to a Western Doctor as the infection can get into the inner ear and that spells major troubles.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nCraig - Naturopath.
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Here is something from webmd.  its all about ear problem as well as the ear and have pictures of ears.  I hope this is what you where looking for\n\n During a cold, sinus, or throat infection or an allergy attack, the eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the throat, can become blocked. This stops fluid from draining from the middle ear. This fluid is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria or viruses to grow into an ear infection\n\nEar pain (mild to severe). Babies often pull or tug at their ears when they have an earache. When the fluid in the middle ear builds up, the eardrum may burst (rupture). Once it ruptures, the fluid drains, and the pain usually stops. The hole in the eardrum often heals by itself in a few weeks. \nFever. \nDrainage from the ear that is thick and yellow. Blood in this fluid can mean the eardrum has ruptured. \nLoss of appetite, vomiting, and grumpy behavior. \nTrouble sleeping. \nPossible loss of hearing. \n\n\nYour inner ear has fluid in it... when you spin around really fast.. when you stop it doesn't stop that's why you get dizze. \n\nclick on the link below.. its has everything about the ears and everything you every wanted to know.
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Get a second opinion. Go to and E.N.T.(ear, nose, Throat) specialist. Your throat, ears and nose are all connected. If your ears are feeling clogged, it could be caused by the swollen tonsils. You may not necessarily have an EAR infection, but it sounds like the Eustachian tube in your ears are clogged. Try gargling with very warm salt water about twice a day. But definitely see the Doc. Are you on Antibiotics? If so this may clear the problem with your ears. You should consider a Tonsillectomy, my son has never had any more problems with his ears since he had his tonsils out. GOOD LUCK TO YOU.
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Would you please call your family doctor it could be lots of things. From an inner ear issue or worst Please get to some sort of Medical provider. Do not go alone.
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See the doc today in case you do have an ear infection or fluid in the ears.  If not taken care of it can cause hearing loss...............permanent hearing loss.  This comes from a nurse who also happens to be hearing impaired as result of fluid in the ears as a child that they could not get rid of even with tubes in my ears.
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I believe I would try to go to the doctor and explain that you did have what you thought was a self-diagnosed ear infection and stayed home for two weeks because of it.  It may cost you the price of an office visit but it may be worth it to save your grades.  I would think twice before taking any more time off of school for any reason, even if you feel sick in the future.  Let your teachers see that you are glad to be there and that you are going to be there, regardless.  Maybe if they see you exerting some effort, they will be less likely to request a doctor's note next time.  Good Luck.
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There is a product sold in most US pharmacies and supermarkets called Auro-dri which will remove any excess water which is still in the ear.  If you believe it is truly an infection there is nothing over the counter which will heal it (you will probably need antibiotic ear drops provided by a doctor).  However there is a product called Similasan earache relief which will help with the pain.  Similisan products are homeopathic (not the traditional medications you and I are used to) and therefore I cannot explain the actual mechanism of the active ingredients, but I have heard from many people that it has helped them with earache pain.
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Yes!  Go see your Doctor!  Sounds like a REALLY bad sinus infection.
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Otitis externa - commonly known as swimmer's ear - is an infection of the ear canal, the tubular opening that carries sounds from the outside of the body to the eardrum. It can be caused by many different types of bacteria or fungi.\n\nThe infection commonly occurs in children who spend a lot of time in the water. Too much moisture in the ear can irritate and break down the skin in the canal, allowing bacteria or fungi to penetrate. In temperate climates, otitis externa occurs more frequently during the summer months, when swimming is more common.\n\nBut you don't have to swim to get swimmer's ear. Anything that causes a break in the skin of the ear canal can lead to an infection. Dry skin or eczema, scratching the ear canal, vigorous ear cleaning with cotton-tipped applicators, or inserting foreign objects like bobby pins or paper clips into the ear can all increase the risk of developing otitis externa. Sometimes, in a child with a middle ear infection, pus collected in the middle ear can drain into the ear canal through a hole in the eardrum and cause otitis externa to develop.\n\nSigns and Symptoms\n\nThe primary symptom of otitis externa is ear pain, which can be severe and gets worse when the earlobe or other exterior part of the ear is pulled or pressed on. It may also be painful for a person with otitis externa to chew. Sometimes the ear canal itches before the pain begins.\n\nSwelling of the ear canal may make your child complain of a full or uncomfortable feeling in the ear. The outer ear may become reddened or swollen, and lymph nodes around the ear may become enlarged and tender. There may be some discharge from the ear canal as well; it may be clear at first but then turn cloudy, yellowish, and pus-like. Hearing may temporarily be affected if pus and debris or swelling of the canal blocks the passage of sound into the ear. Fever is not common in typical cases of otitis externa.\n\nContagiousness\nOtitis externa is not contagious.\n\nPrevention\nUsing over-the-counter drops of a dilute solution of acetic acid or alcohol in the ears after getting them wet can help prevent otitis externa, especially if your child is prone to the infection. These drops are available at pharmacies and should only be used in children who do not have ear tubes or a hole in the eardrum. After spending time in the water, it is also a good idea for children to gently dry their ears with a towel and help water run out of their ears by turning their heads to the side. Speak with your child's doctor before using earplugs.\n\nTo avoid trauma to the ear, children should not clean their ears themselves and should never put objects into their ears, including cotton-tipped applicators.\n\nIncubation\nThere is no set incubation period for otitis externa, but the ear pain often follows an episode of swimming or immersion in water.\n\nDuration\nOtitis externa is usually cured within 7 to 10 days of starting treatment.\n\nProfessional Treatment\nTreatment of otitis externa depends on the severity of the infection and how much pain the child feels. For milder cases, your child's doctor may prescribe eardrops that contain antibiotics to fight the infection and a steroid to reduce swelling of the ear canal. Eardrops are usually given several times a day for 7 to 10 days.\n\nIf swelling of the ear canal makes it difficult to give the drops, your child's doctor may insert a cotton wick into the canal to help carry the medicine inside the ear. In some cases, the doctor may need to remove pus and debris from the ear with gentle cleaning or suction. This will allow the eardrops to work more effectively. For more severe infections, oral antibiotics may be given as well, and the doctor may order a culture of some of the discharge from the ear to help identify which bacteria or fungi are causing the infection.\n\nOver-the-counter pain relievers can be used to manage any pain your child may feel. Once treatment has begun, your child will st
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Could be hives as a result.  She needs to get it checked out as as soon as possible. An allergy test would confirm this.
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I feel your pain I wish I could give you some advice but since your pregnant theres not really any medication that could help. The dr. had to give me percacet to help with the pain in my ear. Mine was so bad it had swollen my jaw  and I had to actually get an iv to help with my pain. Im sorry your having to go through all the pain. Good luck with it and I hope you to a speedy recovery.
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Is your hearing the same before this happened?  Are your ears popping?  If no to both questions it may have dissolved or mixed with your ear wax. Or maybe the cotton didn't fall in your ear like you think.
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It might be a blocked mucous duct. It is probably nothing but if it doesn't go away see someone about it, because it could be something more serious.