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Suggest Treatment For Painful Boil In Ear Canal

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Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2015
Question: I have a boil in the ear canal that is painful. please advice.
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Otitis externa , needs management

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Boil in your ear is near draining and should not be manipulated as it will lead to spread of infection. Other etiologies like swimmer's ear or other causes of otitis externa should be ruled out.

You need to see an otorhinolaryngologist, they will prescribe you some oral as well as topical antibiotics and painkillers . Ear drops of lignocaine will be also helpful. The doctor may also decide whether it needs to be incised or drained or wait and see considering ont he size and volume of pus in it. Talk to your doctor and let them decide what is best for you.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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Suggest Treatment For Painful Boil In Ear Canal

Brief Answer: Otitis externa , needs management Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Boil in your ear is near draining and should not be manipulated as it will lead to spread of infection. Other etiologies like swimmer's ear or other causes of otitis externa should be ruled out. You need to see an otorhinolaryngologist, they will prescribe you some oral as well as topical antibiotics and painkillers . Ear drops of lignocaine will be also helpful. The doctor may also decide whether it needs to be incised or drained or wait and see considering ont he size and volume of pus in it. Talk to your doctor and let them decide what is best for you. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan