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What Causes Discharge From The Ear?
Question: hi, I am getting some discharge from my left ear. and some time my nose become smelly. kindly suggest me the remedy
Brief Answer:
You need antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The most common cause for ear discharge is an infection and for that you will need to start on antibiotics.
The cause for smelly nasal discharge is likely to be a sinus infection for which again antibiotics may be required.
The best thing would be to meet your ENT doctor, he will examine you and guide you further.
In the meantime I would advice you to start taking steam twice a day and prevent any water entering into the ear.
Take care
You need antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The most common cause for ear discharge is an infection and for that you will need to start on antibiotics.
The cause for smelly nasal discharge is likely to be a sinus infection for which again antibiotics may be required.
The best thing would be to meet your ENT doctor, he will examine you and guide you further.
In the meantime I would advice you to start taking steam twice a day and prevent any water entering into the ear.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
ear discharge is not stopping, it will be there every day I suspect that it is because of sinus. tell me the stage which I am suffering now if medication required I will consult doctor.
Brief Answer:
You will need antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it is possible that the sinus infection can lead to ear discharge.
For the sinus infection also you will need antibiotics and therefore please meet an ent doctor.
The doctor will examine your sinus and may ask you to do an x ray of the sinuses to see the extent of the infection.
He will also start you on antibiotics for the infection. Please don't delay and meet your ent doctor soon.
Take care
You will need antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it is possible that the sinus infection can lead to ear discharge.
For the sinus infection also you will need antibiotics and therefore please meet an ent doctor.
The doctor will examine your sinus and may ask you to do an x ray of the sinuses to see the extent of the infection.
He will also start you on antibiotics for the infection. Please don't delay and meet your ent doctor soon.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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