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There is a boil inside the right ear of my 7.5yr old son...his chin and head is also paining. Consulted doctor last week but he didn't prescribe any medicine and as per him this pain was Suppose to subside in 24hrs but it is very painful till now...Attaching pictures for the reference... circled is the boil
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He has developed otitis externa.. need antibiotics and analgesic medicines..may need aural packing.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment..
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