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What Could Be The Reason For Having Earaches, Flu Like Symptoms And Lethargic?

I had an earache in my left ear this past week, along with cold symptoms,

I took Tylenol and put heat on my ear, it seemed to,help after a few days, Yet, tonight I feel swollen glands, and flu like symptoms of heavy eyes, just not myself, very lethargic.
55 yr old woman,non smoker, and healthy usually
Any thoughts
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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ENT Specialist 's  Response
hi and thanks for the query,
earache which has lasted for more than 5 days usually requires an antibiotic.
Flu is viral in nature and will run its course.
Take tylenol or ibuprofen after checking your dose.
get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids.
regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
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What Could Be The Reason For Having Earaches, Flu Like Symptoms And Lethargic?

hi and thanks for the query, earache which has lasted for more than 5 days usually requires an antibiotic. Flu is viral in nature and will run its course. Take tylenol or ibuprofen after checking your dose. get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. regards, Dr Rajkishori Godhi