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What Does Pus Discharge From The Ear Indicate?
there was pus coming from a small area from my ear, then I went to the ER and she cut it open to drain it but it has gotten worse. I have alot of puss pockets on the back of ear and surrounding areas and my left side of my face swelled up. They gave me Keflex what do I do? im in servere pain
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
Hello,
Make sure you take all of the Keflex. Try not to miss doses. Use warm water on a cloth and apply it to the area with the pus pockets. Take something like acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain. If you develop fever or severe pain, see doctor again.
Regards
Make sure you take all of the Keflex. Try not to miss doses. Use warm water on a cloth and apply it to the area with the pus pockets. Take something like acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain. If you develop fever or severe pain, see doctor again.
Regards
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