Earache and swelling

2020-04-26 19:36:21
My mom is experiencing pain in her left ear only when she touches her outer ear. She always could hear less from this ear. It's been 3 days On the first day she had pain even below her ear, but now there is no pain below the ear. She can't put her finger in the ear, she feels it's swollen.
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Looks like an outer ear infection usually caused by a bacteria ... Like a boil .. would require proper medication after consulting
Next Steps
ent doctor consult
Health Tips
avoid using ear buds / scratching ear with finger nails/ avoid water entry in ear

Answered2020-04-27 05:43:46

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This could be ear infection
Next Steps
Kindly consult online for treatment
Health Tips
Keep ear dry

Answered2020-04-27 03:26:04

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This could suggest otitis externa i.e, infection of outer ear.
Next Steps
kindly get it examined by a local ENT specialist or setup a consult online.
Health Tips
avoid ear picking (esp using sharp objects) or constant use of ear buds

Answered2020-04-26 22:04:29

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