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Why Do I Get Sharp Penetrating Pain In My Ear That Becomes Unbearable?
Question: Hi, I get a sharp penetrating pain in my ear, inside and it hurts to the touch outside. The pain is so bad that I don't know what is causing it. It does not happen every day but when I get this pain it is unbareable - can you help?
Brief Answer:
Outer ear infection treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I think you may be sufficient for otitis externa an outer ear infection known as swimmer ear.
The water left inside the ear canal can become a breeding ground for bacteria.
The frequent cleaning of ears, narrow ear canal, use of headphones or a hearing aid, as well as skin allergies, eczema, and skin irritation from hair products also increase the risk of developing an outer ear infection.
To treat it you can use.
* Antibiotic +corticosteroid eardrops to fight infection and lower inflammation
* Pain relievers such Advil, paracetamol
* Cotton ball to close ear canal entrance from water
* Warm compresses for pain
* Maybe oral antibiotics if it doesn't go away with drops
Hope I have answered your questions.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Outer ear infection treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I think you may be sufficient for otitis externa an outer ear infection known as swimmer ear.
The water left inside the ear canal can become a breeding ground for bacteria.
The frequent cleaning of ears, narrow ear canal, use of headphones or a hearing aid, as well as skin allergies, eczema, and skin irritation from hair products also increase the risk of developing an outer ear infection.
To treat it you can use.
* Antibiotic +corticosteroid eardrops to fight infection and lower inflammation
* Pain relievers such Advil, paracetamol
* Cotton ball to close ear canal entrance from water
* Warm compresses for pain
* Maybe oral antibiotics if it doesn't go away with drops
Hope I have answered your questions.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks so much, appreciate your answer however, the only time my ears are subject to water is when I take a shower and wash my hair. I do clean my ears often but I do not use headphones, hearing aids and use very little hair products.
I will try the warm compresses and see if I can get ear drops over the counter.
I will try the warm compresses and see if I can get ear drops over the counter.
Brief Answer:
Wishing you to get well soon.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Don't forget pain relievers.
Also boric acid drops work great as disinfectant and antibacterial and are found o-t-c.
Wishing you to get well soon.
Best regards.
Wishing you to get well soon.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Don't forget pain relievers.
Also boric acid drops work great as disinfectant and antibacterial and are found o-t-c.
Wishing you to get well soon.
Best regards.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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