help - am I going deaf?

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   Suki Cposted 15 years ago

   help - am I going deaf?
   
   I'm so scared that I'm going deaf!
   
   About 6 weeks ago I had terrible discomfort in my right ear and since I was flying over to the UK from Spain a few days later, I decided to go to the emergency clinic.  They prescribed anti-biotic ear drops and I flew with no problem.
   
   I saw the GP in UK last Thursday as I was still having problem hearing in my right ear - she said I probably had a perforated ear-drum(!) & prescribed oral anti-biotics.
   
   Now today I am having pain and loss of hearing in my left ear!!!
   
   I don't want to go deaf (I'm grumpy enough as is is without that) - any advice?

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   stricktlydatingposted 15 years ago

   You need to go back to a Doctor for further tests. The last Doctor you saw said you "Probably had a perforated ear drum" which is an assumption from the pain symptoms you advised of, but if you're worried, and the Anit-Biotics aren't working for you, get it checked out further.

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   Suki Cposted 15 years ago

   thank you strictlydating for your for your reply - I woke up this morning to find blood on my pillow from that ear and am in more pain with it  so I definitely will go back - why do these things always happen on Sundays?

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   DatingDragonsposted 15 years ago

   generally a perforated eardrum will heal itself over a few months.  make sure tht if it is perforated you be careful not to get your ear canal wet when having a shower or bath.  should avoid swimming or at leat wear ear plugs.  if it continues for longer than that consult an ear nose throat surgeon

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