Ear Discharge Treatment in Turkey
About Ear Discharge
Key Highlights
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Accurate diagnosis of the root cause of ear discharge through expert examination.Relief from pain, discomfort, and the social inconvenience of persistent discharge.Prevention of serious complications such as hearing loss, mastoiditis, or intracranial infections.Tailored treatment plan, which may range from simple medicated eardrops to specialized surgical procedures.Improved overall ear health and prevention of recurrent infections.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent or recurrent fluid, pus, or blood draining from the ear canal.
- Ear pain (otalgia) accompanied by discharge.
- Hearing loss or a feeling of fullness in the ear.
- Foul-smelling discharge, which may indicate a cholesteatoma or severe infection.
- Discharge following an ear injury, trauma, or after insertion of ear tubes (tympanostomy tubes).li>
- Suspected foreign object in the ear causing infection and discharge.
- Failure of initial treatment with over-the-counter remedies.
How to prepare
- Patient should provide a complete medical history, including details of the discharge onset, duration, and any previous ear problems or surgeries.
- Avoid inserting cotton swabs or any objects into the ear canal before the appointment.
- If possible, do not use any eardrops for 24-48 hours prior to the evaluation to allow for accurate examination and potential culture.
- No specific fasting is required for a diagnostic examination or cleaning procedure.
- For planned surgical intervention (e.g., tympanoplasty), preoperative instructions will be provided, which may include fasting and medication adjustments.
Risks & possible complications
- For diagnostic cleaning/microsuction: Temporary dizziness, minor discomfort, or a small risk of causing a superficial abrasion in the ear canal.
- For surgical procedures (if needed): Risks include infection, bleeding, persistent perforation of the eardrum, worsening hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), taste disturbance, or facial nerve injury (very rare).
- General risks: Allergic reaction to prescribed topical or oral medications.
- Recurrence of the underlying condition if not fully treated.
Recovery & hospital stay
- After diagnostic cleaning or topical treatment: Patients can usually resume normal activities immediately. Keep the ear dry as advised (using ear plugs during showers).
- Post-surgery: Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and air travel for the period specified by the surgeon (typically 2-4 weeks).
- Use all prescribed medications (eardrops, antibiotics) exactly as directed, completing the full course.
- Attend all follow-up appointments for the ENT specialist to monitor healing, remove any packing, and assess hearing.
- Avoid blowing the nose forcefully and sneeze with the mouth open to prevent pressure changes in the ear.
- Report any increased pain, fever, significant bleeding, or sudden hearing loss to the doctor immediately.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1 day to 4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ear discharge in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
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Angel Garcia, a 58-year-old retired construction...
Angel Garcia, a 58-year-old retired construction worker, had been struggling with intermittent ear drainage and muffled hearing in his left ear for nearly two years. The discharge was often foul-smelling and accompanied by a persistent, dull ache. As someone who loved listening to music and chatting with his grandchildren, the hearing loss was isolating him. He had tried over-the-counter ear drops with no improvement. His ENT, Dr. Lee, examined him and recommended a procedure called an Aural Toilet or microsuction to gently clean the ear canal and middle ear under a microscope. This would allow a proper diagnosis and clear any infection or debris. During the procedure, Angel was awake but felt only slight pressure and a loud suction noise. Dr. Lee discovered and removed a significant amount of infected debris and a small, benign cholesteatoma (skin cyst), which was the root cause. After a week of antibiotic ear drops, the discharge completely stopped. A follow-up hearing test showed marked improvement. Emotionally, Angel went from feeling frustrated and resigned to his condition to being relieved and re-engaged. He was deeply grateful to hear his granddaughter's laughter clearly again.
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