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Severe earache
I have had ear ache for three dase now, and now my it hurts to open my jaw
It started with slight pain on inside of my which would come every time I burped.
Now my entire ear is soar and it hurts when I open my jaw, on the same side near my ear. It also hurts if I tug at my earlobe. It also appears to be swollen but I am not sure. No redness. No discharge
I have taken three combiflams and evw that does not help, it just makes the unbearable pain a little bearable. Please help.
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There might be 3 possibilities as per your history ie wax in the ear, otitis externa or TMJ arthritis . You can take combination of painkiller with good antibiotics. Also,if possible send photo of your ear for better understanding .
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There may b furuncle in your ear..
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Tab enzoflam twice a day
Tab pantop dsr once before breakfast
Oculopol dx ear drops 3 drops twice a day
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Looks like otitis Externa. Please initiate a video call with me for medicine
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Dr. Paparaj Subbanna
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
This could be infection of the ear canal. You might require a course of antibiotics and analgesics and even a ear pack.
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Avoid inserting ear buds.
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Share the picture of the affected area
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