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My Ear Is Bothering Me. Does This Look Like An
Question: my ear is bothering me. does this look like an infection or just wax?
my ear is bothering me. does this look like an infection or just wax?
Brief Answer:
Outer ear infection possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photo you attached and the ear canal looks red and also ear wax and ear discharge possible.
It would be better if a doctor examines it with otoscope.
It would be good if doctor cleans your ear .
You can use antibiotic eardrops to treat it or disinfectant such boric acid.
You can use anti-inflammatory drugs such acetaminophen or ibuprofen for earache.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Outer ear infection possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photo you attached and the ear canal looks red and also ear wax and ear discharge possible.
It would be better if a doctor examines it with otoscope.
It would be good if doctor cleans your ear .
You can use antibiotic eardrops to treat it or disinfectant such boric acid.
You can use anti-inflammatory drugs such acetaminophen or ibuprofen for earache.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Outer ear infection possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photo you attached and the ear canal looks red and also ear wax and ear discharge possible.
It would be better if a doctor examines it with otoscope.
It would be good if doctor cleans your ear .
You can use antibiotic eardrops to treat it or disinfectant such boric acid.
You can use anti-inflammatory drugs such acetaminophen or ibuprofen for earache.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Outer ear infection possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photo you attached and the ear canal looks red and also ear wax and ear discharge possible.
It would be better if a doctor examines it with otoscope.
It would be good if doctor cleans your ear .
You can use antibiotic eardrops to treat it or disinfectant such boric acid.
You can use anti-inflammatory drugs such acetaminophen or ibuprofen for earache.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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