Eyes, ears and oral health
Eye checks, ear problems, gums, teeth and mouth patches.
About eyes, ears and oral health
Eye checks, ear problems, gums, teeth and mouth patches.
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- I want teeth whitening before my wedding photos. Will it make my teeth sensitive or damage them? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Teeth whitening done by a dentist is generally considered safe for healthy teeth, but temporary sensitivity is a common side effect. The whitening agents can make teeth sensitive to cold or hot for a short time, which usually settles after treatment ends. Gums may also feel… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Since childhood I've had ear discharge on and off from one ear, now hearing is also less. Local doctor gives drops each time. Should I see an ENT? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes, it would be worth seeing an ENT specialist. Ear discharge that keeps returning over many years, especially with reduced hearing, can be due to chronic otitis media, a long-standing infection of the middle ear often with a hole in the eardrum. Repeated drops can settle each… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I had cataract surgery two years ago and vision was very clear. Now it's slowly becoming hazy again. Has the cataract come back? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person A cataract cannot come back once it has been removed, because the clouded natural lens has been replaced by an artificial lens. However, slowly becoming hazy again months or years after surgery is common and is usually due to posterior capsule opacification. The thin membrane… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Subah uthi toh ek aankh laal hai, chipchipa paani aur palkein chipki hui. Office mein sabko conjunctivitis ho raha hai. Kya karun? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person A red eye with sticky discharge and eyelids stuck together in the morning is commonly caused by conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation of the thin layer covering the white of the eye. When many people around you have it, it is often a viral or bacterial infection that spreads… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I use earbuds for many hours daily for calls. Now my ears feel itchy and blocked often. Is it wax or something else? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Using in-ear earbuds for long hours can contribute to both wax build-up and irritation of the ear canal. Earbuds can push wax deeper and stop it from moving out naturally, and they trap warmth and moisture, which can irritate the skin and sometimes lead to infection of the ear… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Since this evening I am seeing lots of black dots floating and flashes of light in one eye, like lightning on the side. I am short-sighted. Can I wait till Monday to see eye doctor? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Please do not wait until Monday. A sudden shower of new floaters together with flashes of light in one eye can be a sign that the jelly inside the eye is pulling on the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Sometimes this causes a tear or a retinal… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My aunt suddenly could not see from her left eye for a few minutes, then it came back. She feels fine now. Should we still go to hospital? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes, she should be seen urgently today, even though her vision has come back. A brief, sudden loss of vision in one eye that recovers within minutes can be a warning sign of reduced blood flow to the eye, sometimes caused by a small clot. It can be a warning of stroke, similar… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I am 5 months pregnant and my contact lenses feel uncomfortable, and things look slightly blurry. Is pregnancy changing my eyes? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Pregnancy can cause mild changes in the eyes. Hormonal changes and fluid retention can slightly change the shape and thickness of the cornea, making contact lenses feel less comfortable and vision slightly blurry. Dry eyes are also common in pregnancy. These changes often settle… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My jaw clicks when I open my mouth and it aches by evening, especially during work stress. What is this? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Jaw clicking with aching, worse with stress, is often linked to the jaw joint and the muscles that move it, together known as temporomandibular disorders. Clenching or grinding the teeth, which many people do without noticing during stress or sleep, can overwork the jaw muscles… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My spectacle power keeps increasing every year since college. Can it be stopped? Is laser surgery a good option for me? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Short sight, or myopia, often increases through the teenage years and early twenties, and then usually becomes stable for most people in their mid-twenties. Long hours of close work and little time outdoors are linked with myopia, and spending more time outdoors in daylight is… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- A salon offered ear candling to clean wax. Does it actually work? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Ear candling is not recommended. Studies have shown it does not remove earwax, and it can cause burns to the face, ear canal and eardrum, blockage from candle wax, and even a hole in the eardrum. The residue people see after candling usually comes from the candle itself, not… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I have diabetes and my gums bleed often and some teeth feel loose. Dentist said gum disease. Is it related to my sugar? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes, there is a strong link between diabetes and gum disease. High blood sugar makes it easier for gum infections to develop and harder for them to heal. Gum disease, called periodontitis when it affects the bone supporting the teeth, can lead to loose teeth and tooth loss if… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- After a cold, my ear has started hurting and feels full. Should I put garlic oil in it like my mother says? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Ear pain with a full feeling after a cold is common. The tube connecting the back of the nose to the middle ear can get blocked by mucus and swelling, causing pressure, and sometimes an infection of the middle ear develops. Many such cases settle on their own within a few days… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Eye doctor said 'mild NPDR, come back in 6 months'. I didn't understand what it means. Will I lose my vision? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person NPDR stands for non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. It means the eye doctor has seen early changes in the small blood vessels of your retina caused by diabetes, such as tiny bulges or small spots of bleeding. Mild NPDR is the earliest stage. At this stage vision is usually… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My mother keeps the TV very loud and often says 'what?' in conversations. She refuses to accept she can't hear well. How do I convince her to get tested? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Turning up the TV and often asking people to repeat themselves are common early signs of hearing loss, and it is also common for people to deny it at first. Hearing changes with age happen gradually, so people often do not notice them, and some feel embarrassed or worry about… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Dentist root canal bol raha hai par bahut mehenga hai. Daant nikalwa doon toh kya problem hai? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person It is a fair question. A root canal treats infection inside the tooth and lets you keep your natural tooth, while extraction removes it completely. Extraction is often cheaper upfront, but losing a tooth can lead to other problems over time, such as neighbouring teeth shifting… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- 7 months pregnant. Since morning I have headache and my vision is blurry with some flashing lights. Is this just pregnancy tiredness? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Please do not assume this is tiredness. In the second half of pregnancy, a headache with blurred vision or flashing lights can be a warning sign of pre-eclampsia, a condition where blood pressure rises and can affect the mother and baby. It needs to be checked today, not at your… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- There is an ulcer on the side of my tongue where a broken tooth rubs. It has not healed for nearly a month. Should I worry? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person An ulcer that rubs against a sharp or broken tooth is often caused by repeated injury, and it may not heal until the sharp edge is fixed. However, any mouth ulcer that has not healed after about three weeks should be checked by a dentist or doctor, because occasionally a… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Brush pannum bodhu daily blood varudhu, aana vali illa. Hard brush la thechaa sari aagidumaa? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Brushing harder with a hard brush is unlikely to help and may make it worse. Bleeding gums without pain are very often a sign of gingivitis, which is inflammation caused by plaque, a sticky layer of germs that builds up where the teeth meet the gums. Inflamed gums bleed easily… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Is it safe to go to dentist and get teeth cleaning done while pregnant? My mother-in-law says avoid dentist until delivery. Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Routine dental care, including check-ups and cleaning, is generally considered safe during pregnancy, and many dentists recommend it. Pregnancy hormones make gums more prone to inflammation and bleeding, and treating gum problems is part of good overall health care in pregnancy… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I have sugar for 8 years but my vision is perfect. Doctor still says get retina check every year. Is it really needed when I can see fine? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes, it really is needed. Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels of the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. This is called diabetic retinopathy, and in its early stages it causes no symptoms at all. Many people have perfect vision even while changes… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Woke up with a bright red blood patch on the white of my eye. No pain, vision is fine. I am on BP tablets. Is it a stroke sign? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person A bright red patch on the white of the eye, without pain or change in vision, is usually a subconjunctival haemorrhage. This means a tiny blood vessel under the clear surface of the eye has broken and leaked blood, like a bruise. It looks alarming but is usually harmless and… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My father lost vision in one eye due to glaucoma. I am 35 and my eyes are fine. Should I also get tested? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes, it is a very good idea. Glaucoma tends to run in families, and having a parent or sibling with glaucoma raises your own risk considerably. The most common type develops slowly and causes no pain and no symptoms at first. It gradually damages the optic nerve, often starting… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I was started on eye drops for glaucoma. I don't feel any difference, and they cause redness. Can I stop them if my vision is fine? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Please do not stop your glaucoma drops without talking to your eye doctor. Glaucoma drops lower the pressure inside the eye to protect the optic nerve from damage. You will not feel any difference, because glaucoma usually causes no symptoms until a lot of vision is lost, and… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
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