I've been having a sore throat on and off for the past few days, and now one of my ears hurts whenever I swallow. It's like something's popping in there when I swallow. What could be causing this, and should I be concerned?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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You can practice Valsalva for a better result, if its becoming worse visit ENT docotor for appropriate management.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I was diagnosed with sulcus vocalis in my right vocal cord and my doctor recommended voice therapy for a month but also mentioned surgery as an option. Can voice therapy alone fix this permanently or is surgery really necessary? I'm worried about going under the knife if therapy could work just as well.

ent opinion is advised .

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How can I improve my eardrum condition after surgery? I'm worried about the recovery process and what steps I should take to make sure it heals properly. Are there specific things I should avoid or any treatments that could help speed up the healing?

Keep your ear dry and avoid swimming, showering, and submerging your head in water for at least two weeks after your procedure. Use ear drops or ointment as directed by your doctor. Avoid activities that may cause trauma to your ears, such as playing flying in airplane, loud music, swimming without cap etc.

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I've been dealing with allergic rhinitis for a while and recently saw a homeopath who said it's turned into nasal polyps. Is there any way to treat nasal polyps without having to go through surgery? I'm really hoping to avoid an operation if possible.

polypectomy is advised to the patient.

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