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Ear infection
I had a bath in the river one week ago now bothu my ears are itching and am feeling like my ears are blocked.itching is there for the past 5 days kindly advise and prescribe medicines please.
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Dr. Varunkumar J
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Puducherry
Good morning!
It might be otomycosis (fungal infection )of the external ear
Next Steps
Take candibiotic plus ear drops 2-2-2 for 5 days
T.levocet 10 mg 0-0-1
T.PARACETAMOL 650 mg 1 sos
Health Tips
Avoid entry of water into ears
Visit a nearby ENT surgeon for suction clearance and to k ow the status of the ear drum. Thank you
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Dr. Ankit Mishra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Get your ear canal and drum checked. Go for physical consultation
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Dr. Maddali Prathusha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Guntur
It cud be possibly fungal infection.. Need more information..
Next Steps
consult online
Health Tips
avoid entry of water into ears while bathing
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