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Can Severe Pain And Inflammation In The Ears Be Symptoms Of An Infection?

I have excruciating ear pain and can t hear out of my ear. Went to urgent care and the say my ear canal is inflamed and gave me antibiotic ear drops. This is my second time there. Ten days ago they recommended flo base and decongestants what if I have an inner ear infection?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Pain and discomfort in the ears may be due to infection or eustachian tube block or due to retracted tympanic membrane or middle ear effusion. Avoid cool drinks and freeze water avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use water vapour inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. Use tablet sinarest twice a day for five days (if you're hypertensive don't take). Please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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Can Severe Pain And Inflammation In The Ears Be Symptoms Of An Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pain and discomfort in the ears may be due to infection or eustachian tube block or due to retracted tympanic membrane or middle ear effusion. Avoid cool drinks and freeze water avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use water vapour inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. Use tablet sinarest twice a day for five days (if you re hypertensive don t take). Please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu