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What Should I Do About Ear Infection That Has Lasted 3 Months Despite Continuous Treatment?

Hi, please tell me my ear infection lasts for 3 months every week I am checking it with my doctor but still he is giving me the same medication week after week and it is not getting better. He said my eardrum is perforated bit last week he made micro suction on it and give me cipro droplets just like the other weeks. I am adding the droplets but still it not getting better. Ehat can I do should i change my doctor?
Sat, 3 Aug 2024
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Hello,

Get clinically examined by an ENT. Get required tests and investigations done like laboratory test and culture of the ear discharge. Get tympanometry, audiology and tuning fork tests done. Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis made. You will be given conservative treatment or recommended ear patch or surgery (tympanoplasty). In the meantime do not swim, avoid swimming pools and whole taking a bath or shower, be careful.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Should I Do About Ear Infection That Has Lasted 3 Months Despite Continuous Treatment?

Hello, Get clinically examined by an ENT. Get required tests and investigations done like laboratory test and culture of the ear discharge. Get tympanometry, audiology and tuning fork tests done. Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis made. You will be given conservative treatment or recommended ear patch or surgery (tympanoplasty). In the meantime do not swim, avoid swimming pools and whole taking a bath or shower, be careful. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician