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Can anybody tell me why I always had fluid on my eardrum?
(12 Jun 2008)
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Symptoms and Complications of Ear Infection
Fluid behind the ear drum indicates an infection of the middle ear, and this is known as otitis media. The area between the ear drum and the inner ear is usually empty, or rather, is filled with air. The Eustachian tube is also in this part of the ear, and sometimes, the tube and the space fill up with fluid.
This often happens when an infection of the throat or nose spreads further, into the ear. Sometimes the collected fluid can also cause mild, temporary hearing impairment, but this is usually nothing to worry about.
In most cases, no treatment is necessary for a ear infection, even if there is a fluid build up. The body fights the infection on its own, and within two or three days you will notice an improvement. If the earache is too severe, you can use a warm compress on your ear to ease the pain. You can also consider using an over the counter painkiller.
If an infection does not show signs of clearing up within three days, you should visit a doctor immediately. In case of a severe bacterial infection of the ear, antibiotics are essential. A ear infection that continues for long without treatment can result in several complications, ranging from hearing loss to meningitis.
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answered by G M on 12 Jun 2008, 7:36:59
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