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Starting About 2 Weeks Ago My Ear Starting Itching And
Question: starting about 2 weeks ago my ear starting itching and I noticed redness. it scabbed up and I scratched it off a couple times. along with that, I'm getting over a flu I believe. I have been experiencing some trouble taking deep breaths, though that has improved, and I also had a bit of diarrhea along with rarely getting really warm and sweating for a short moment and then getting back to a normal temperature. also experienced a lack of appetite and rarely, only twice, my hands had pins and needles for a short moment. I had not tried to clean the ear infection until tonight with some rubbing alcohol
starting about 2 weeks ago my ear starting itching and I noticed redness. it scabbed up and I scratched it off a couple times. along with that, I'm getting over a flu I believe. I have been experiencing some trouble taking deep breaths, though that has improved, and I also had a bit of diarrhea along with rarely getting really warm and sweating for a short moment and then getting back to a normal temperature. also experienced a lack of appetite and rarely, only twice, my hands had pins and needles for a short moment. I had not tried to clean the ear infection until tonight with some rubbing alcohol
Brief Answer:
Start antibiotic ear drop.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of ear infection is more likely.
Better to start antibiotic ear drop like ciplox or moxiflox.
Avoid water entering in ear.
For diarrhoea, drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Take more curd and yogurt.
Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
If breathing difficulty is worsening then better to visit emergency room.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Start antibiotic ear drop.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of ear infection is more likely.
Better to start antibiotic ear drop like ciplox or moxiflox.
Avoid water entering in ear.
For diarrhoea, drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Take more curd and yogurt.
Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
If breathing difficulty is worsening then better to visit emergency room.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Start antibiotic ear drop.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of ear infection is more likely.
Better to start antibiotic ear drop like ciplox or moxiflox.
Avoid water entering in ear.
For diarrhoea, drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Take more curd and yogurt.
Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
If breathing difficulty is worsening then better to visit emergency room.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Start antibiotic ear drop.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of ear infection is more likely.
Better to start antibiotic ear drop like ciplox or moxiflox.
Avoid water entering in ear.
For diarrhoea, drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Take more curd and yogurt.
Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
If breathing difficulty is worsening then better to visit emergency room.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
thanks for the advice. to be clear though, it's my earlobe where it was pierced years ago and the hole closed up but just recently started becoming itchy
thanks for the advice. to be clear though, it's my earlobe where it was pierced years ago and the hole closed up but just recently started becoming itchy
Brief Answer:
Apply cream over that.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
So apply antibiotic cream over that area. Keep it dry. Avoid water contact or artificial jewellery.
Apply cream over that.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
So apply antibiotic cream over that area. Keep it dry. Avoid water contact or artificial jewellery.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Apply cream over that.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
So apply antibiotic cream over that area. Keep it dry. Avoid water contact or artificial jewellery.
Apply cream over that.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
So apply antibiotic cream over that area. Keep it dry. Avoid water contact or artificial jewellery.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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