Amoxicillin vs.Levaquin quick comparison Amoxicillin and Levaquin (levofloxacin) are both antibiotics used to treat a variety bacterial infections. Levaquin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, while amoxicillin is a penicillin type of antibiotic. Both Levaquin and amoxicillin are used to treat infections of the lungs, airways, skin, urinary tract, and ears. Differences between the...
What should you know about Eustachian tubes? Readers Comments 77 Share Your Story The main function of the Eustachian tube is to ventilate the middle ear space. What are the Eustachian tubes? The Eustachian tube originates in the rear of the nose adjacent to the soft palate, runs a slightly uphill course, and ends in the...
What is cauliflower ear? Picture of a normal ear and a cauliflower ear Cauliflower ear is an acquired deformity of the outer ear. It is usually due to blunt trauma to the ear. When the cartilage of the ear is injured by trauma or inflammation, the blood supply from the skin is disrupted, often forming...
Ruptured (perforated) eardrum definition and facts Readers Comments 4 Share Your Story A ruptured eardrum, also known as a perforated tympanic membrane, is a hole or a tear in the eardrum. The eardrum is a thin tissue that separates the ear canal from the middle ear. A ruptured or perforated eardrum is a hole or...
What are the 11 causes of rectal bleeding? Oozing of blood from the anus or rectum during passing stools is called rectal bleeding. There are many possible causes. Most common causes include: Piles or hemorrhoids: Small hemorrhoids are usually painless. The most common symptom is bleeding while passing stools. The blood may stain the toilet...
How common is a foreign body in the ear? Is it serious? Picture of ear canal and inner ear structure Foreign objects in the ear are common reasons for emergency room visits, especially in children. The majority of these things are harmless. Some are extremely uncomfortable (insects or sharp objects) and some can rapidly produce...
Tinnitus facts Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears) is a symptom and it has a variety of causes that may arise anywhere in the hearing mechanism. Tinnitus is abnormal ear noise. Tinnitus can arise in any of the four sections of the ear: the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear, and the brain. In...
Inner ear infection (in adults and children) definition and facts Readers Comments 8 Share Your Story Inner Ear Infection (Labyrinthitis) An inner ear infection often is inflammation or irritation of the parts of the ear responsible for balance and hearing called labyrinthitis. Less commonly, an inner ear infection is a true infection caused by a...
Swimmer’s ear in adults and children definition and facts Share Your Story Swimmer’s Ear (Outer Ear Infection) Swimmer's ear, or external otitis, is typically a bacterial infection of the skin of the outer ear canal. In contrast to a middle ear infection, swimmer's ear is an infection of the outer ear. Swimmer's ear can occur...
Labyrinthitis (inner ear infections) definition and facts Readers Comments 7 Share Your Story Inner Ear Infection (Labyrinthitis) Labyrinthitis is an inner ear condition that causes dizziness, spinning sensation (vertigo) and problems with balance. Inner ear infections and/or other ear problems can trigger labyrinthitis. Symptoms of labyrinthitis include: Dizziness Spinning sensation (vertigo) Nausea Vomiting Problems with...