Ear grommet

2026-08-30 14:19:12
I did ear tube surgery in April and fluid draining from that time. Since yesterday I have swelling around my ear and difficult to chew as well . Is this something serious
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Hello. Thanks for reaching out. Yes, it could be an infection of the ear which would be ascertained only after an in person check up. It could require antibiotics.
Next Steps
Visit an ENT doctor
Health Tips
Keep ear dry. Avoid water from entering your ear

Answered2026-09-01 13:38:12

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As per your history it's sounds you have developed acute infection of your salivary gland
Next Steps
1. TAB AUGMENTIN 625mg p/o twice in a day after meal for 3 days 2. CAP RABLET D 1CAP P/O once in a day empty stomach for 3 days 3. TAB CHYMORAL PLUS 1tab p/o twice in a day after meal for 3 days
Health Tips
1. Maintain hydration 2. Take tummy full diet (take soft diet if not able to take regular diet properly)

Answered2026-09-01 12:35:49

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Needs clinical examination
Next Steps
to see ENT surgeon for clinical examination and Otoendoscopy

Answered2026-09-01 12:32:25

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