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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Ear Despite Taking Antibiotics?
Ear has been swollen for a week I have been placed on antibiotics oral and drops 2 days ago I was placed on prednisone but I tried to use a tip on the opening of ear canal but unable due to pain. What could be going on. I am schedule to see ent in a week
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and swelling in ear despite taking antibiotics . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like arthritis of the jaw , ear infection , injury from pressure changes , buildup of ear wax , hole in the eardrum , sinus infection or sore throat . As mention above ear swelling has many reasons other then infection . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan for ear and sinusitis , examination of ear with otoscope . Doctor may remove wax , go for tympanoplasty for ear drum rupture . Doctor may also prescribe stronger antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . For now apply warm dry compresses to external ear .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Ear Despite Taking Antibiotics?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and swelling in ear despite taking antibiotics . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like arthritis of the jaw , ear infection , injury from pressure changes , buildup of ear wax , hole in the eardrum , sinus infection or sore throat . As mention above ear swelling has many reasons other then infection . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan for ear and sinusitis , examination of ear with otoscope . Doctor may remove wax , go for tympanoplasty for ear drum rupture . Doctor may also prescribe stronger antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . For now apply warm dry compresses to external ear . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari