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Ear Infection
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I have ear infection in my left ear. It's been 8 days since it started. I thought it would get better in 3-4 days like it normally does. My pain tolerance is high so I could manage it all this time. But now on the left side, if I touch near my external jugular vain(on my neck), I feel a pain throughout the vain and surrounding ear. Should I be concerned about it? There are no clinics open nearby. Can I start taking antibiotics on my own?
I'm also bipolar and my medication includes a mood relaxant(quitipin 25) that helps me sleep so I have no trouble sleeping even if it hurts more at night.
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As per your history it seems like infection. It will be better if some ENT specialist examine you but as you said no Clinics open near you, consider online consultation for detailed history and treatment.
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Take Tab.Chymoral DS and Tab.Ultracet in case of severe pain. This is only to relieve your pain not a final treatment.
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Better to get ENT consultation because need to see your ear drum and clean wax deposits if necessary
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