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Suggest Treatment For Severe Infection In One Ear With Pus Discharge
Question: I have a terrible dar infection in one ear with a little pus. Dr prescribed amoxicillin. how long does it take to make my ear feel better? thanks
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Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
Your symptoms should probably improve within 48 to 72 hours. If you are actually having drainage coming from your ear then your doctor may need to give you some topical antibiotic drops to put inside your ear as well.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
Your symptoms should probably improve within 48 to 72 hours. If you are actually having drainage coming from your ear then your doctor may need to give you some topical antibiotic drops to put inside your ear as well.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Raju A.T
thanks. My ear isn't draining, but there was some pus. The amoxicillin will take care if that too?
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Detailed Answer:
thanks for the follow up question.
The amoxicillin should help to alleviate the production of pus but if the symptoms persist for more than two or three days I would discuss it with your doctor again and he might consider giving you a topical medication to put inside your ear as well.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thanks for the follow up question.
The amoxicillin should help to alleviate the production of pus but if the symptoms persist for more than two or three days I would discuss it with your doctor again and he might consider giving you a topical medication to put inside your ear as well.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I am so tired too. would that be a symptom too? I have had this ear infection since Thurs. it is just a little better. thanks
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
hello again.
fatigue can definitely be associated with the infection. I would anticipate that this should improve gradually with time. check in with your primary doctor if you do not experience gradual improvement over the next week or so.
take care.
Dr Galamaga.
Followup
Detailed Answer:
hello again.
fatigue can definitely be associated with the infection. I would anticipate that this should improve gradually with time. check in with your primary doctor if you do not experience gradual improvement over the next week or so.
take care.
Dr Galamaga.
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Dr. Sonia Raina
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