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Perforated ear drum

2017-07-24 18:29:49
I went to see the nurse today and she said I had a perforated ear drum. But my ear is really hurting me and behind my ear is swollen. And it keeps making me feel dizzy.
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It may be Acute mastoiditis. You need Antibiotics, sometimes in the form of injection depending on the severity. May need drainage of Pus if any from behind the ear Later you may also need surgery
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Consult ENT specialist without delay
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Do not allow water to enter into ears

Answered2017-07-25 07:09:02

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