Blocked and painful left ear

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Asked for Male, 38 Years

Partial blockage of my left ear started on Saturday and then a pharmacist gave me ear drops Soliwax. I used it three or four times but no improvement. Now my left ear is fully blocked and painful to the touch. There is also some pain going into my jaw and chewing food was difficult today. Please help please advise.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

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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