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Suggest Treatment For Ear Pain While Talking Or Swallowing After Q-tip Usage
Question: I think I put a qtip to far into my ear which. Now painful if I talk and it's very painful to swallow, can't eat or drink
Brief Answer:
Needs detailed Ear examination by otoscope by an ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately.
Based on the history you have shared, it can be either possibility that some infection has been pushed down from earn canal into the inner part of external auditary meatus or some trauma to inner part or ear drum has occurred.
It's better to get it reviewed as soon as possible by an ENT specialist or otolaryngologist and detailed Ear examination must be needed. Some radiographs of Paranasal sinuses mag also be needed.
Meanwhile don't try to pour any drops or home remedies into the affected ear unless examined. For pain OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used. Antibiotics like augmentin or cephradine may be needed if signs of infection are evident. Anti histamines like cetrizine or loratidine will help with the itching.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Needs detailed Ear examination by otoscope by an ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately.
Based on the history you have shared, it can be either possibility that some infection has been pushed down from earn canal into the inner part of external auditary meatus or some trauma to inner part or ear drum has occurred.
It's better to get it reviewed as soon as possible by an ENT specialist or otolaryngologist and detailed Ear examination must be needed. Some radiographs of Paranasal sinuses mag also be needed.
Meanwhile don't try to pour any drops or home remedies into the affected ear unless examined. For pain OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used. Antibiotics like augmentin or cephradine may be needed if signs of infection are evident. Anti histamines like cetrizine or loratidine will help with the itching.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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