Left ear problems

[jeffcavaier]

4  years ago i started with deafness and noises in my left ear i was sent for an MRI scan and given an earing aid , but all the time I new that the problem with some form of build up behind my ear drum, and eventually the problem dissappeared , 18 months ago i started with the same symptoms and again i was sent for MRI scan and ear tests but this time the problem is not going away , I have tried every nasel spray on the marked and every decongestant oil available.
2 Months ago I was fitted with a Grommit but still the congestion remains  I can ear the noise from the congestion all the time and the noises are getting worse , I realise this may be tinnitus but I am so sure thats its sum form of congestion that just can not be removed.  anyone any idea what i can do as im being driven insane.
Jeff

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

The tympanic cavity you are referring to is the middle ear cavity. There are tubes called 'Eustachian  tubes' which connect the middle ear to the throat, this balances the air pressure in the ears. This tube can get  blocked due to infections of the throat, which can give lead to a feeling of fullness in the ears. This can also result in infection of the ears. That was the reason the grommet was inserted, to drain if any fluid is present in the middle ear.

If there is any fluid build up in this cavity, it will be visible on examination. And if the grommet tube is not blocked, its unlikely that there is any persisting congestion in the ear. Sometimes if there is nerve damage, you can perceive sounds which are not there. And This abnormal perception of sounds is referred to as tinnitus.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[jeffcavaier]

Hello and thanks for your reply,
The consultant says that he thinks I have nerve damage
but I disagree beacuse of the congestion and the gluey feel that i have constantly these days , do you know of any decongsetants that may help also is there any part of my ear that can hold the congestion , I read about the Typanic cavity? .

Thanks Jeff

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

What was the diagnosis made? Is it Eustachian tube dysfunction? Then the Grommet insertion should help relieve the pressure. But check with your doctor to see if it is blocked. This can cause accumulation of fluid and infection.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.