I got hit by a ball in my ear a few days ago, and it's been hurting ever since. I can't hear properly from that ear now. Should I be worried, and what should I do about it?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried about my child who has adenoids. Do they absolutely need surgery, or are there any medications that could help shrink or cure them? I would appreciate any guidance you could offer.

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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I've noticed that sometimes when I spit in the morning, there's a little bit of blood in it. But after one or two spits, everything seems normal. Should I be worried about this, or is it something that happens sometimes?

it could be due to dryness consume more water

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I'm experiencing this weird tik tik sound in my left ear, and it feels like there's air trapped in there. Sometimes the sound happens continuously, and then just stops out of nowhere. Should I be concerned about this? What might be causing it?

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