Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Postauricular fistula, left ear
Moderate
ICD-10: H70 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: कान के पीछे नली · தமிழ்: காதுக்கு பின் குழாய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕಿವಿಯ ಹಿಂದೆ ನಾಳ · తెలుగు: చెవి వెనుక నాళం · বাংলা: কানের পিছনে নালী · मराठी: कानाच्या मागे नळी · ગુજરાતી: કાન પાછળ નળી
About this condition
A postauricular fistula is an abnormal passage or opening that develops behind the ear, often draining fluid or pus. This typically occurs as a complication of chronic ear infections, mastoiditis, or previous ear surgery. It requires medical attention to prevent recurrent infections and may need surgical closure if it does not heal on its own.
Common symptoms
discharge behind ear
swelling behind left ear
pain behind ear
recurrent infection behind ear
foul-smelling drainage
When to see a doctor: within 1 week for evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | कान के पीछे नली · बाएं कान के पीछे छेद · कान के पीछे से मवाद निकलना · कान के पीछे संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | காதுக்கு பின் குழாய் · இடது காதுக்கு பின் துவாரம் · காதுக்கு பின் சீழ் · காது பின்புற கசிவு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕಿವಿಯ ಹಿಂದೆ ನಾಳ · ಎಡ ಕಿವಿಯ ಹಿಂದೆ ರಂಧ್ರ · ಕಿವಿಯ ಹಿಂದೆ ಕೀವು · ಕಿವಿ ಹಿಂಭಾಗ ಸೋರುವಿಕೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | చెవి వెనుక నాళం · ఎడమ చెవి వెనుక రంధ్రం · చెవి వెనుక చీము · చెవి వెనుక స్రావం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | কানের পিছনে নালী · বাম কানের পিছনে ছিদ্র · কানের পিছনে পুঁজ · কানের পেছন নিঃসরণ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | कानाच्या मागे नळी · डाव्या कानाच्या मागे भोक · कानाच्या मागे पू · कानाच्या मागे स्त्राव |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કાન પાછળ નળી · ડાબા કાન પાછળ છિદ્ર · કાન પાછળ પરુ · કાન પાછળ સ્ત્રાવ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Postauricular fistula, left ear?
discharge behind ear, swelling behind left ear, pain behind ear, recurrent infection behind ear, foul-smelling drainage.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week for evaluation
Is Postauricular fistula, left ear common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Postauricular fistula, left ear?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1 week for evaluation.
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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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