What can cause painful fluid build up in your inner ear? (repeatedly over the last month without infection)?
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It's most likely that you are suffering from allergies, if you find that your nose is running alot or even if you are blowing it alot, and maybe even sucking it back up sometimes, these are symptoms that cause a back up, your nasal tubes are connected to your ear tubes, It's that time of year you probrably need to take a prescribed          \nantihistimine, they are the most likely to work and trust they work good!
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You might have an ear infection? but... try asking a doctor.. i think it's better that wa
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Talk to your doctor. You may need to get draining tubes put in your ears.
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If you can't see your family Dr. until Monday, I'd recommend going to a 24 hour clinic or emergency room.  If the dizziness is so severe that the accompanying nausea has prevented you from getting any hydration or nutrition, you need to get stabilized ASAP.  \n\nIf the dizziness is a spinning sensation (vertigo), it's probably your inner ear- again a number of things can cause it; a viral or bacterial infection of the inner or middle ear, a rupture in an inner ear membrane that leads to Meniere's disease, or loose particles within the inner ear that cause Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Even neurological problems like Migraine headaches and strokes can cause dizziness and balance problems.\n\nBe sure to provide as many details as you can to help pinpoint the cause. Include: when did the symptoms start? Did you have any other symptoms related to the dizziness (headache, ringing or other noises in the ear [tinnitus], pressure or pain in the ear/s, nausea/vomiting, visual changes, etc.)? Did you have any prescription changes in the month preceding the initial onset? Had you been ill in the month preceding the initial onset? How long do the episodes last? During an episode, what does the "dizziness" really feel like? Is there anything that seems to trigger or signal an episode? Is there anything you can do that seems to help you feel better? Does anyone else in your family history have similar symptoms? Have you ever had similar symptoms, or a history of ear problems before?\n\nDizziness and nausea is like a headache or fever -- it's a vague symptom, and getting a detailed case history is really the best way to narrow down options and select diagnostic tests.  But don't wait any longer to get checked out, because the sooner it gets properly diagnosed and treated, the better your chances for a complete recovery.
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Are you experiencing any vertigo?  This could be due to an inner ear problem.  Are you experiencing any other symptoms?\nHowever I would go for a check-up, it's difficult to diagnose your symptoms without proper testing.
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Sounds like an ear infection to me. If you are on campus go to the health center there and make an appointment, they usually have free services available to students. Otherwise, make an appointment with a doctor. You will need some perscription meds. Doesnt sound like anything serious though, dont worry!
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I had the exact same thing happen to me a few months ago.  It was an infection.  When an infection is present in the body the lymph nodes are the first things to catch it and react.  That's why your node is swollen.  I took a week of antibiotics and it cleared up within a couple of days.  Those little cysts show up in ears all the time, and if they turn into infections all you need is an antibiotic.  You'll be better in no time.
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probably have a ear infection, see a dr. or ear, throat, and nose speciallist
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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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This could be caused by several different things. Could be nothing, could be serious. See your doctor.
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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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Infection in your inner ear canal....\n\nYou need to see a Doctor.\n\nOh.. can also be a bad tooth ache.  But generally.. Inner ear infection...
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Sounds like it might be a perilymphatic fistula; which is a rupture of the tissues of the inner ear, and the symptoms are similar to Meniere's.   I also recommend a Neurotologist as your next consultation.
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I'm not sure if you are referring to outer ear infections (i.e. in the ear canal) or middle ear infections (i.e. fluid behind the eardrum). Since you mentioned that they give you drops & mentioned that you don't swim, I am assuming that you are referring to outer ear infections. In which case this could be caused by a number of things, but most of them stem from putting something in the ear (i.e. Q-tips). It takes VERY little to cause an abrasion in the ear canal, as the skin is streched very tight & is very thin. Once an abrasion is present, it is left open for bacteria to invade, causing infection. The best prevention for this is to not stick anything in the ear.\n\nIf you are referring to middle ear infections (fluid in the ear) that has a completely different cause. That is caused by inflammation in the Eustachian Tube (the tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the throat). This tube is responsible for keeping the pressure in the middle ear the same as outside pressure. When the tube is inflamed (as it often gets when one has allergies or an upper respiratory infection of some type) it doesn't open as it should when you yawn, chew, swallow, etc. Thus causing negative pressure in the middle ear & allowing fluid to build up in the middle ear. When this becomes a chronic problem the physician usually puts tubes in the eardrum to allow pressure equalization in the middle ear & allow fluid to drain out.\n\nIf your regular physician is not taking care of the problem I suggest you request a referral to an ENT (ear, nose & throat physician).\n\nHope this helps some!
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Sounds like your cold got "in your ear".  Glad you are seeing the doctor.  You may need antibiotics to clear this up.  If left untreated, it could potentially effect your hearing.  Sounds like you caught it in time.  (No pun intended).  ; )
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Although not as familiar with recurrent ear infections in adults, I'm tempted to say they would be the same as in children.  Most often it is associated with a dysfunction of the Eustachian tubes (canal linking the middle ear to the nose).  This prevents proper draining of the middle ear which in turn allows uncontrolled bacterial growth (infection).\n\n  More probable, however, would be problems related to your sinus/turbunates such as chronic congestion (allergies).  This can occlude the external meatus (Eustachian tube opening in the nose) causing the same issues as above.  Also on the list could be chronic sinusitis (infection of the sinuses) which can travel up the tube to the middle ear.
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it could be the pressure, but that is doubtful, unless you have an imballance in your inner ear, which should pressurize naturally.\n\nmore likely, it is dehidration that is causing the headache.  when it is humid, you drink less, but your body is evaproating more.