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Pain in the ear

2017-09-04 06:36:27
Pain in the right ear and swelling can be felt I swim the problem is recurring no discharge yesterday I chewed chewing gum there is heaviness on the ear
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You seem to be suffering from acute otitis externa which is a common type of ear infection. 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

Answered2017-09-05 02:08:11

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