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Ear swelling
My ear got swelling for the past 4 days its light paining when pulling ear. As per doctor said Water will easily go inside cause of my ear canal type. Pls assist me
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Most probably due to otitis externa
More detailed history required
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consult online with detailed history for proper evaluation and management
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avoid water entry in ear
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Dr. Sathish Naik
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Vijayawada
it is called Otitis externa. (infection of external part of ear)
need both systemic and topical antibiotics
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Take ENT online consultation for further questions
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