Ear canal drains and outside of ear is somewhat sensitive to toucc.  Could this be related to sinus infection?
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Although it is possible this is related to a sinus infection, it is unlikely.  There are many reasons that people can have draining ears, from allergy flare ups to cholesteatoma to a hole in your eardrum to a chronic otitis externa(outer ear infection).  You should see your primary care doctor to let them examine you.  If they treat you with either oral antibiotics or ear drops, and that doesn't work, you should visit with an ear, nose and throat doc.
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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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Absolutely! I've had both sinus infections and an inner ear infection, and in both cases, it was very hard to think clearly.
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Hi there !\nDo you have any symptoms suggesting  chronic infections of Ear Nose or Throat...or sinuses ?\nMild amounts of mucus strands attached to "here and there" of the buccal cavity if normal..!\nYour history is so vague that ..nothing can be inferred..\nBetter why dont you consult a GOOD  ENT consultant ?\nBest wishes ...
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You probably have fluid behind your eardrum.  You may have just a cold or you may have an infection.  A doctor or ENT can look in your ears and tell you if you need to take a decongestant or not.  Try pinching your nose closed and blowing or swallowing, it can sometimes clear your ears.
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You should probably go to the doctor.\n\nIt could be just allergies or sinus, or it could be more serious.
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There's a tube connecting the middle ear to the mouth. I haven't heard of pus visibly tracking down this tube but if it's coming from your middle ear then it could be otitis media (but this should generally hurt and you may have a temperature with or without some change in your hearing). If it is otitis media it should be treated with antibiotics to prevent chronic otitis media. I read somewhere in a closed question a person describing a pustulent discharge from a perforated ear drum and the 'best answer' said nothing had to be done about it as it was a few days old which is not best medical practice.
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I have had humming in my ears, and heard it especially loud when i would tilt my head in certain angles.  Well, it was very annoying so I went to the doctor.  I found out that I had fluid in my ear.  It was far back enough so I couldn't get it out on my own.  I had to take some prescribed medicine called guafinine or something like that - which is the same thing as Mucinex; Mucinex can be purchased over the counter. (store brands are just as effective), and what it did was break up the mucous-like fluid in my ear and help it to drain.  It drains down your throat - rather nasty, but hey that's what happened.  It actually happened after I went swimming and overcame a bad cold.  So I don't really know if it was water from swimming or build up from the cold.   Hope this helps you.
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Could be a sinus infection or an allergy.
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It seems as though something is keeping sound from traveling through your ear.  It could be wax build-up, as the use of cotton swabs can push the wax deeper into the ear, eventually forming a plug.  \n\nOr it could be Eustachian Tube dysfunction.  Behind your ear drum is an air pocket - the middle ear - that is connected to the back of the throat by the Eustachian tube. That tube will open and close again when swallowing or yawning to equalize the air pressure in the middle ear to that of the environment around you. That is why it is often recommended to chew gum or suck on hard candy during take-off and landing in an airplane.  \n\nFor some people, the Eustachian tube does not function properly, and when the pressure builds up, sound can be muffled and you might hear noises (like ringing) in your ears.  If the pressure does not resolve, it can lead to a build up of fluid behind the eardrum, which restricts its movement even more.\n\nIf your eustachian tubes are not functioning properly, which can be due to upper respiratory ailments like allergies, or a cold, or sore throat; and the pressure can be quite painful.  Some people take antihistamines and/or decongestants to keep the upper respiratory system clear. \n\nIf the pressure persists, you could try to force some air into the middle ear by holding your breath (pinch your nose if needed) and blowing gently and steadily for a few seconds to force air pressure through the Eustachian tubes into the middle ear.  This is called a ValSalva maneuver -- be careful not to blow too hard or you could damage your ears.\n\nIf you have any other symptoms, like significant hearing loss, humming/buzzing sounds, dizziness/spinning, fever, or drainage from the ear, see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.
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That just means your head is stuffy and your ears are plugged it could lead to an ear infection but its not one yet.  If you swallow and it hurts or you hiccup and it hurts thats the first sign, then they hurt all the time, then they leak clear liquid.
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Go see a dr.  You may have some "debris" in the mastoid cavity (just in front of your eardrum).  A doctor can either "flush" it our or may suction it out.  Neither one of these things hurt, just may make you dizzy for a few moments.  More than likely that will clear you right up.
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By cleaning your ears with a ear bud, you tend to push back the wax which may form a lump and then becomes difficult to remove without syringing after having turned it soft with paraffin or similar ear drops.  The sound that you are hearing now is most probably because of the wax impaction.  The second likelihood is that there is some water which has gone inside your outer ear and until it flows out or siphoned out the problem may persist.  You can try rolling a corner of your hanky and insert a corner into your affected ear and let it remain there for a minute or two.  If there is water out there, it would be brought out by the capillary action created by the corner of your hanky.  If these are not the causes, it could be ASOM for which antibiotics would be required along with clearing of the blockage of the Eustachean tube that connects the ear with your throat.  It gets blocked owing to sore throats and that will have to be managed.
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You don't state whether you have been prescribed anything by a doctor for your condition.\n\nIf you have been diagnosed properly, as I will assume you have, since you have the medical terminology of your condition, then you should have been prescribed antibiotics and an antihystamine by the doctor.\n\nYou need to dry up the fluids in your ear, and antihystamines will do that.  Also, there is an infection there that needs to be treated with antibiotics.\n\nI have had chronic ear infections for 20 years.  I am very careful about getting water in my ears, and I can avoid getting ear infections by staying on an OTC medication that helps dry up my sinus passages.\n\nI am recently recovered from acute bronchitis and sinusitis, and was lucky enough to avoid the expected ear infections.\n\nSee a doctor immediately.  Hearing loss can happen if prolonged conditions are not treated.
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it might be a sinus problem, or sinus infection, or ear infection, or swollen lymph nodes caused by another infection,,i suggest you see a dr,  and even consider going to an emergency room, all of those symtoms combined together really dont fit into any one problem that i know of , i would be especially concerned about the numbness and dizziness
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Ear infections can occur in the middle ear or the ear canal. For information about infections in the ear canal, see Swimmer's Ear.\n\nA middle ear infection (otitis media) usually develops during a cold. Colds can cause the eustachian tube (which connects the middle ear to the throat) to swell and close. When the eustachian tube is closed, air cannot reach the middle ear. This creates a vacuum that draws fluid into the middle ear. Bacteria or viruses then grow in the fluid, causing a middle ear infection.\n\nThe infected fluid that is trapped in the middle ear puts pressure on the eardrum. If the ear infection is not treated, the pressure may continue to build until the eardrum ruptures. A single eardrum rupture usually is not serious and rarely causes hearing loss. However, repeated eardrum ruptures can lead to permanent hearing loss. See "Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion".\n\nSymptoms of a middle ear infection include ear pain, dizziness, ringing or a feeling of fullness in the ear, hearing loss, fever, headache, and runny nose. Children who can't yet talk may tug on their painful ears. Drainage from the ear that is bloody or looks like pus may indicate a ruptured eardrum. Ear pain usually improves once an eardrum ruptures.
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I use peroxide and water mixture to rinse mine. I was diagnosed with chronic sinusitis years ago, now I just do all these odd things to prevent infection. Try 3 parts peroxide and 10 parts water solution. Spray in nostrils, as much as you can stand, and hold it for a few seconds. Then blow, its kinda refreshing. A couple times a week, if its real bad a couple times daily for a few days. Some people tell me the snort salt water, in the shower. I have to take Palgic-D just about daily, and wear cotton in my ears all year. Sometimes  at night my head feels cold so I put a toboggan on when I sleep, I have a nice looking one, I don't want to scare my husband! Although he sleeps with a CPAP mask, I bet we look very attractive!Ha Ha.. I'm not a weirdo but if I don't keep my head warm, I will have severe headaches that last for days. My ears are very susceptible to air to. I probably need tubes but I am a grown woman, I don't want tubes in my ears!!!! I manage to only go to the doc twice a year for refills and to have blood work. You know taking in some Vitamin C (real fruit is always better that vitamins), garlic, zinc everyday might help, they all fight of bacteria and infections. I once use Colloidal Silver (Mountain Medicine) but it's hard to come by. Hope some of my odd behavioral habits might help you too.