Aorta Iliac Ultrasound. Ultrasound can be used to image the aorta and iliac arteries to detect medical conditions affecting blood flow. Ultrasound technology is safe and images arteries and veins. There is no radiation or injection of chemicals for this study.
Earwax blockage Sometimes ear wax can harden and block the ear canal, causing discomfort and itching, earache, and more. Acute sinusitis Acute sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, causes sinus pain and tenderness, facial redness and more.
A variety of medical conditions (allergies, viruses, colds and upper respiratory infections) can cause fluid to collect in the Eustachian tube and/or middle ear, leading to congested ears. Ear congestion symptoms may include: muffled hearing, pain, inflammation, discharge, swelling and/or itching. This type of congestion typically resolves itself within 48-72 hours. Most of the time, ear congestion is not uncomfortable, but if you experience constant ear pain and/or discharge, it is important that a medical professional be contacted immediately.