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Severe pain in left ear

2018-03-17 18:23:26
I had irritation in the left ear, I used swab to clean it.. it has been acting a lot after that now..
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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 for faster recovery
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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