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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Ear?
Question: My left ear is very sore to the touch the inside of my ear is swollen I can't even put a q-tip in it the back of my throat is swollen and has white spots all over it
Brief Answer:
ear infection, oral thrush.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
In my opinion, you might be having infection of your external ear.
If I were your treating doctor, I would start you on penicillin antibiotics+anti inflammatory medicines for 5 days.
This can occur because of many reasons - hot humid climate, usage of qtip, nail injury.
Regarding your throat, white spots on back of your throat suggests oral thrush or keratosis tonsils.
You can try candid mouth paint for oral application.
I recommend you see a doctor and start the antibiotics early. It can be treated.
Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.
ear infection, oral thrush.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
In my opinion, you might be having infection of your external ear.
If I were your treating doctor, I would start you on penicillin antibiotics+anti inflammatory medicines for 5 days.
This can occur because of many reasons - hot humid climate, usage of qtip, nail injury.
Regarding your throat, white spots on back of your throat suggests oral thrush or keratosis tonsils.
You can try candid mouth paint for oral application.
I recommend you see a doctor and start the antibiotics early. It can be treated.
Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.
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