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How To Cure Ear Pain?

hi i have a really bad earache and my doctors surgery is closed now is there anything i can do to relieve me from this earache. its been 2 hours since i have had it i have taken paracetamol but its not helping ive still got the earache what should i do.
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the most common cause for earache is infection in the ear.
Other causes can be excessive ear wax accumulation, foreign body impaction in ear, perforation in eardrum, disorders associated with Jaw joint, throat and sinus infection etc..
You need to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Otoscopic examination of ear or MRI Scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
In case of infection you can be advised Oral antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller, decongestant nasal drops..
Avoiding excessive water exposure to ears , exposure to loud sounds and putting q tips inside ears to prevent further injury and irritation..
As of now you can take painkiller like Ibuprofen or TRAMADOL to relieve pain..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How To Cure Ear Pain?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the most common cause for earache is infection in the ear. Other causes can be excessive ear wax accumulation, foreign body impaction in ear, perforation in eardrum, disorders associated with Jaw joint, throat and sinus infection etc.. You need to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Otoscopic examination of ear or MRI Scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. In case of infection you can be advised Oral antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller, decongestant nasal drops.. Avoiding excessive water exposure to ears , exposure to loud sounds and putting q tips inside ears to prevent further injury and irritation.. As of now you can take painkiller like Ibuprofen or TRAMADOL to relieve pain.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.