I am interested in congenital overgrowth of the right mandible possibly causing Eustachian tube obstruction, leading to significant chronic ear infections. I am currently treated with continual ear tubes on that side, but the infections are getting frequent again and less responsive to antibiotics. These infections make me quite sick. I am a 60 year old female with a long history of repeated ruptures of the right ear drum. Should this be further evaluated, and are there other treatment options out there?
Hi @upartist. Here is a response to your question from Dr. Ho: "Facial overgrowth could definitely lead to eustachian tube obstruction. Otolaryngology experts would have to review the imaging to determine surgical options."
I've had trigeminal neuralgia for 15 yrs.Does any one the intense pain it causes in the face? Medication is a must to keep the electric shock like pain away. Does any one know what I experience?
Hi @tonij8281. Here is a response from Dr. Ho: "Trigeminal neuralgia is a very painful and debilitating disorder. Depending on the cause, there may be other treatment options available to you including gamma knife radiosurgery, trigeminal nerve radiofrequency ablation, rhizotomy, and neurovascular decompression."
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2 ReactionsHi @upartist. Here is a response to your question from Dr. Ho: "Facial overgrowth could definitely lead to eustachian tube obstruction. Otolaryngology experts would have to review the imaging to determine surgical options."
Hi @tonij8281. Here is a response from Dr. Ho: "Trigeminal neuralgia is a very painful and debilitating disorder. Depending on the cause, there may be other treatment options available to you including gamma knife radiosurgery, trigeminal nerve radiofrequency ablation, rhizotomy, and neurovascular decompression."