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Ear pain swelling.

2017-08-29 12:45:20
I cleaned my ear with buds . Got swelling. More pain. Left ear. 3 days paining. What medicines should i take?
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You might be suffering from acute otitis externa secondary to ear canal manipulation. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antibiotic ear drops for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-08-30 06:24:33

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