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What Is The Treatment For Severe Ear Pain?
Two nights ago I was awakened by severe pain behind my left ear, it was so sensitive laying on a pillow hurt, the pain has progressed around my neck and the base of the skull at the back of my head. My left eye is red & watering, the left side of my face is swollen, and I feel a slight numbness on that side of my face? Age 53, Ht 5 3 , Wt 260, Lupus, Fybromyalgia, Scoliosis, Degenerative bone disease (5 ruptured disc lower back, both left & right knee replacements, have had both feet with broken bones), nerve damage, high blood pressure.
Tue, 14 Apr 2020
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The symptoms seem to be related to an ear infection. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. I also suggest using antibiotic ear drops for local treatment. If the symptoms continue I recommend to use antibiotics such as Augmentin twice a day for a week.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to an ear infection. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. I also suggest using antibiotic ear drops for local treatment. If the symptoms continue I recommend to use antibiotics such as Augmentin twice a day for a week.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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