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Suggest Treatment For Severe Ear Infection
I had a severe ear infection this past Saturday when I went to urgent care. My ear canal was swollen shut do to the infection so bad. I still have bad ear pain and cant hear well and my neck and shoulders are sore as well in the same side my ear infection is on. Do I need to seek emergency care, since I cant get into my doctor till next week?
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could otitis external.
I recommend the following.
A course of antibiotics both oral and ear drops.
Analgesic like ibuprofen for pain relief.
Antihistamine like tablet levocetrizine.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could otitis external.
I recommend the following.
A course of antibiotics both oral and ear drops.
Analgesic like ibuprofen for pain relief.
Antihistamine like tablet levocetrizine.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
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