Smelly puss inside the ears

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Asked for Male, 29 Years

Has been on for a week with a buzzing sound. Smelly puss inside the ears yellowish in colour. There is blockage due to which hearing is impaired slightly. Light pain and discomfort since yesterday

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You might be suffering from acute otitis externa which is a common type of ear infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antibiotic ear drops

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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required. Meanwhile you can use candibiotic ear drops three drops three times daily for five days

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