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What Does Clear Liquid Discharge From The Ears Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 4 May 2017
Question: For two days the back of my ear has a clear liquid discharge that became crusty. Now my lob as swollen and I am also getting a little clear discharge from inside my ear.
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Answered by Dr. Deepashree (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
secretory otitis media

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query. In my opinion, you might be having a infection of the outer and middle ear. The clear watery discharge is the serous fluid from middle ear. Swollen ears suggests the infection of outer ear cartilage also. If I were your treating doctor, I would have prescribed penicillin antibiotics + anti inflammatory medicines like paracetamol 500 mg + diclofenac 50 mg combination drugs twice daily for 5 days. Antibiotics ear drops may be helpful. Most of them are prescription medicines, hence Emperically you can take anti inflammatory medicines which are available over the counter. But I woukd suggest you to consult with the doctor and get evaluated properly. Keep ear dry. Avoid putting anything inside the ear. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.
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What Does Clear Liquid Discharge From The Ears Indicate?

Brief Answer: secretory otitis media Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for your query. In my opinion, you might be having a infection of the outer and middle ear. The clear watery discharge is the serous fluid from middle ear. Swollen ears suggests the infection of outer ear cartilage also. If I were your treating doctor, I would have prescribed penicillin antibiotics + anti inflammatory medicines like paracetamol 500 mg + diclofenac 50 mg combination drugs twice daily for 5 days. Antibiotics ear drops may be helpful. Most of them are prescription medicines, hence Emperically you can take anti inflammatory medicines which are available over the counter. But I woukd suggest you to consult with the doctor and get evaluated properly. Keep ear dry. Avoid putting anything inside the ear. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.