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Ear problem

2025-05-08 14:00:06
Water went inside the left ear. Now the fluids are coming out continuously from 5-6 days. Ears feels to be blocked and unable to hear properly.
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Need to start antibiotics and ear drops Keep ears dry Don't allow water entry during showers either Keep ears open throughout the day
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need ent consult for aural mopping

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Will need a physical consultation

Answered2025-05-13 16:35:37

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT Based on your symptoms of persistent ear discharge, blocked sensation, and hearing difficulty following water entry, it is likely that you are experiencing otitis externa (infection of the external ear canal) or possibly a middle ear infection (otitis media) with tympanic membrane perforation.
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1. ENT Consultation (Nearby) 2. Ear Cleaning (Aural Toilet) 3. Topical Antibiotic/Antifungal Ear Drops 4. Keep Ear Dry 5. Oral Antibiotics/Painkillers
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Warning Signs to Watch For: • Increased ear pain or swelling • Persistent hearing loss • Dizziness or vertigo • Fever

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You might be suffering from Left acute suppuration otitis media…however ear examination is required to make diagnosis and treatment will be advised accordingly
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Visit clinic for ear examination

Answered2025-05-13 16:32:08

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Antibiotic, ear drops you can use. Physical examination you can take

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a course of medicine with antibiotics, analgesic and nasal decongestant will be helpful
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keep ear clean and dry

Answered2025-05-14 11:49:38

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you might have ear infection. Need physical examination. may require antibiotics n antibiotics ear drops.

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Due to water entry to ear, infection occurs to ear, Kindly get ur ear examined and clean by ENT doctor After that medicine to be start
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Keep ear dry

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