I'm really worried because I've got a hole in my eardrum, and the doctor mentioned surgery. Is there any other way to fix it without having to go through an operation? I'd appreciate any guidance you can offer on this.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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Do not worry, visit you ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm trying to figure out which nasal spray to use for my chronic sinusitis. I have Otrivin nasal drops from my doctor, but I've also got fluticasone nasal spray IP and Nasoclear at home. Could you help me figure out which one might be the best option?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I've been feeling a strange moving sensation in my left ear for almost two weeks now, like an insect or something. There's no pain when it happens, but I saw an ENT doctor a few days ago. She checked my ear and said there's no insect, and my eardrums are fine. She diagnosed me with a dislocated jaw and gave me some Vitamin B Complex and pain meds. She mentioned something about the jaw joint needing repair. This all started after I cleaned my ears with cotton buds. Now, my left jaw feels weird, like a toothache, and I also have a small sore near my last teeth. Could this insect-like feeling in my ear be related to the jaw pain? And how do I get rid of this strange crawling sensation?

The ENT doctor you visited seems to have clinched the diagnosis. I suggest you to follow up with same doctor.

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I accidentally swallowed a whole hard sugar candy that was a cough drop. Should I be worried about this or see a doctor?

no need to worry you will be fine

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