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While clearing the ear with a ear bud, ear started paining suddenly . She applied dewax ear drops after which the pain aggravated a lot. It has been nearly 15days now but the pain still exists. There is a sensation of some sort of liquid being stuck inside the ear. Please suggest.
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You might have injured skin of the ear canal while cleaning the ear. It might have got infected causing pain and discharge. This condition is known as acute otitis externa. Treatment usually includes antibiotic ear drops and tablets. Sometimes ear cleaning is required
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Meanwhile you can use candibiotic ear drops three drops three times daily
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