Results for Charlie

Well our appointment went well. The doctor was so much more personable and explained everything to us. She even showed us the CT Scan that we hadn't ever seen. She looked in Charlie's ears and immediately noticed fluid in the left ear. This is what is causing the pressure Charlie is feeling in that ear. She also stated the the tube in the right ear needs to come out. It has migrated over to a point that can cause his hearing to be temporarily lost. She saw the moon shaped white spot that the other doctor already did. She said basically the same thing as the other doctor did. It probably is nothing but it should be looked at. Okay good! Her prognosis: The right tube needs to be removed and a new tube needs to be put in. There should be a tube placed in the left ear to keep the fluid from building up. Next, the adenoids need to be removed. The adenoids cause the fluid to back up into the ears. When the adenoids are removed the fluid can drain out successfully. She spent a lot of time explaining everything and answering all my questions..ALL OF THEM! Even the one...what about his hearing?...that has been avoided for months. She said that his hearing is probably not so good right now because of the fluid build up. Okay, Thank you for the response! Surgery with the new doctor is scheduled for November 21st. I am happy with our choice and it was so great to have Nick there to listen too. Looks like Charlie has a new ENT. Oh and she did say that the moon shaped thing and the scab on his ear drum are not a emergent thing. She saw no concern with either and said that we don't need to worry at all. That was awesome! I said that the other doctor was making me worried and never calmed my nerves by saying simple words like...it isn't emergent so don't worry. Continue the prayers as they are working and we can definitely feel them. I have surgery in 2 weeks so November is going to be a crazy surgery month for our household.