Ear problem

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Ear problem

Asked for Female, 26 Years

I am able to see something white in my ear and its bit painful. I think its causing me headache too.

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Dr. Sandeep Arora

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 14 yrs exp Delhi

This could be fungal infection of ear

Next Steps

Consult online for treatment

Health Tips

Keep ear dry Avoid using ear buds

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Dr. P. Krishnam Raju ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 24 yrs exp Visakhapatnam · Accepted Answer

Dr. P. Krishnam Raju

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 24 yrs exp Visakhapatnam

Very likely you may have a fungal skin infection in ear canal. It usually causes itching and pain. Or it may be pus from middle ear infection.

Next Steps

Ear examination and suction clearance by an ENT doctor followed by use of antifungal/ antibacterial drops and painkillers.

Health Tips

Avoid water in ears. Avoid using cotton buds to clean ears in the future.

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