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Are Bilateral Ear Pain And Heartburn Interrelated?
for past week i have experienced bilateral ear pain aasociated with extreme heartburn i have taken analgesia and decongestants with no effect. Is it possible that these symptoms are related ? if so what would you recommend to alleviate these unpleasant symptoms
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Heart burn can be present because of acidity induced by gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux.
For that rabeprazole 20 mg capsule OD can be prescribed for two
USG abdomen done If no improvement.
Ear pain suggest towards acute otitis media like infection for that Otoscopy examination is must.
If tympanic membrane bulges more than cut needs to be put to drain pus.
Antibiotic course can be prescribed
Consult otorhinolaryngologist for examination and discuss your case
Take care
Heart burn can be present because of acidity induced by gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux.
For that rabeprazole 20 mg capsule OD can be prescribed for two
USG abdomen done If no improvement.
Ear pain suggest towards acute otitis media like infection for that Otoscopy examination is must.
If tympanic membrane bulges more than cut needs to be put to drain pus.
Antibiotic course can be prescribed
Consult otorhinolaryngologist for examination and discuss your case
Take care
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