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Suggest Treatment For Pain Behind The Ear And Slight Sore Throat With Difficulty In Swallowing While On Zyrtec For Allergies
Question: I have allergies and am taking Zyrtec which is helping. Now have a pain behind my right ear. aslight sore throat and a little difficulty swallowing. Big question..what is causing the pain behind my ear?
Brief Answer:
Probably an ear infection, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to an ear infection.
The infection of the throat and nose can be spread in the ear.
Sometimes the infection cause swollen lymph nodes in the back of the ear which can cause pain.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
- Take anti-inflammatory medication for the pain such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
-U se ear drops for antibacterial properties
- If the symptoms continue prescribed antibiotics may be needed.
You can take them orally or apply the as ear drops.
You should visit an ENT specialist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably an ear infection, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to an ear infection.
The infection of the throat and nose can be spread in the ear.
Sometimes the infection cause swollen lymph nodes in the back of the ear which can cause pain.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
- Take anti-inflammatory medication for the pain such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
-U se ear drops for antibacterial properties
- If the symptoms continue prescribed antibiotics may be needed.
You can take them orally or apply the as ear drops.
You should visit an ENT specialist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I have an antibiotic here at home..Amoxclav 875-125 mg tablet.. It was prescribed for an animal scratch wound just in case it started to look infected. I did not need to take it and didn't. 20 tablets to be taken twice a day for 10 days. The pills are just about one year old. Could I just take those?
Brief Answer:
The antibiotics should be under the expiration date.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I suggest you to try treating the symptoms just with an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg .You can also use warm compresses at the area of pain for relief.
If the symptoms continue for more than three days you can start the antibiotics.
You should check the expiration date first.
The antibiotics should be under the expiration date.
You can take them twice a day for five days.
Hope it helps.
Take care,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
The antibiotics should be under the expiration date.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I suggest you to try treating the symptoms just with an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg .You can also use warm compresses at the area of pain for relief.
If the symptoms continue for more than three days you can start the antibiotics.
You should check the expiration date first.
The antibiotics should be under the expiration date.
You can take them twice a day for five days.
Hope it helps.
Take care,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thank you. Your information has been most helpful One more question!
How long can this pain behind the ear go on and still be normal for the condition".. I thought it had mostly gone today but it is back and painful again this evening. Tis is the third or fourth day.
I had never tried health care/advice on line and I am impressed. Thank you again for your responses.
How long can this pain behind the ear go on and still be normal for the condition".. I thought it had mostly gone today but it is back and painful again this evening. Tis is the third or fourth day.
I had never tried health care/advice on line and I am impressed. Thank you again for your responses.
Brief Answer:
The pain due to ear infection can last for a week.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The pain behind the ear can go on for a week.
It always depends on the patient.
It depends on the level of infection and also effectiveness of treatment.
Meanwhile, you can use Ibuprofen 400 mg for the pain relief.
I am glad I could help you.
Take care,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General and Family Physician
The pain due to ear infection can last for a week.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The pain behind the ear can go on for a week.
It always depends on the patient.
It depends on the level of infection and also effectiveness of treatment.
Meanwhile, you can use Ibuprofen 400 mg for the pain relief.
I am glad I could help you.
Take care,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General and Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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