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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain In The Ear
My son had a swollen left ear on Saturday and the swelling went down on Sunday. Later Sunday he had a swollen right ear and Monday the swelling went down. Monday night he had a black left eye under the eye. It s now Thursday and the blackness is now going to the crease of the eye and above the eye
Fri, 27 Dec 2019
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* Swelling and pain in the ear indicate possible otitis externa with surrounding cellulitis changes.
* Primary relief with analgesic as ibuprofen with paracetamol (if no history of drug sensitivity) and get prescription of necessary antibiotics as penicillin or else as per the choice of his pediatrician to get best and earliest recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* Swelling and pain in the ear indicate possible otitis externa with surrounding cellulitis changes.
* Primary relief with analgesic as ibuprofen with paracetamol (if no history of drug sensitivity) and get prescription of necessary antibiotics as penicillin or else as per the choice of his pediatrician to get best and earliest recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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