Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Cholesteatoma of tympanum, left ear
Serious
ICD-10: H71 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: कान का संक्रमण · தமிழ்: காது சீழ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕಿವಿ ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: చెవి ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · বাংলা: কানের সংক্রমণ · मराठी: कानाचा संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: કાનનો ચેપ
About this condition
Cholesteatoma is an abnormal skin growth in the middle ear behind the eardrum that can damage ear structures. In the left ear, it causes repeated infections with foul-smelling discharge and progressive hearing loss. Without treatment, it can lead to serious complications affecting hearing, balance, and facial nerves.
Common symptoms
ear discharge
hearing loss
ear pain
feeling of fullness in ear
dizziness
bad smell from ear
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks or sooner if symptoms worsen
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | कान का संक्रमण · कान से मवाद आना · कान में गांठ · कोलेस्टियाटोमा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | காது சீழ் · காது கேளாமை · காதில் கட்டி · கொலஸ்டியாடோமா |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕಿವಿ ಸೋಂಕು · ಕಿವಿಯಿಂದ ಸೀರು · ಕಿವಿ ಗಂಟು · ಕೊಲೆಸ್ಟಿಯಾಟೋಮಾ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | చెవి ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · చెవి నుండి చీము · చెవి గడ్డ · కొలెస్టియాటోమా |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | কানের সংক্রমণ · কান থেকে পুঁজ · কানের পিণ্ড · কোলেস্টিয়াটোমা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | कानाचा संसर्ग · कानातून पू येणे · कानाची गाठ · कोलेस्टियाटोमा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કાનનો ચેપ · કાનમાંથી પરુ · કાનની ગાંઠ · કોલેસ્ટિયાટોમા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cholesteatoma of tympanum, left ear?
ear discharge, hearing loss, ear pain, feeling of fullness in ear, dizziness, bad smell from ear.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks or sooner if symptoms worsen
Is Cholesteatoma of tympanum, left ear common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cholesteatoma of tympanum, left ear?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1-2 weeks or sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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