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Suggest Remedy For Itching And Pain In Ears
Question: I dont have a cold and haven't in a long time as this morning I woke up with both ears bothering me. I do gently use a qutip after taking a shower and for the last couple of days my ears have been itching me. I also have a history of getting swimmers ear. is there any treatment over the counter for this or do I need to get antibiotics?
Brief Answer:
Seems to be impacted cerumen
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having ear pain. I would like to ask you few more details.
Is there any ear discharge ?
Are you diabetic ?
Kindly get back to me with the details.
Based in your clinica details, it appears to be impacted cerumen or fungal infection ( itching precedes pain).
I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and get otoscopy ( status of ear canal & ear drum). Depending on the examination reports further treatment is required accordingly.
Meantime, do not put ear buds, dont do self cleaning, avoid water per ear ( plug it with dry cotton to prevent reinfection), stop consuming freezer products. start tab Brufen 400mg twice daily and tab. citrizine 10 mg at bed time for pain and itching.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Seems to be impacted cerumen
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having ear pain. I would like to ask you few more details.
Is there any ear discharge ?
Are you diabetic ?
Kindly get back to me with the details.
Based in your clinica details, it appears to be impacted cerumen or fungal infection ( itching precedes pain).
I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and get otoscopy ( status of ear canal & ear drum). Depending on the examination reports further treatment is required accordingly.
Meantime, do not put ear buds, dont do self cleaning, avoid water per ear ( plug it with dry cotton to prevent reinfection), stop consuming freezer products. start tab Brufen 400mg twice daily and tab. citrizine 10 mg at bed time for pain and itching.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
once in awhile I do have clear drainage, I'm. not diabetic. what is citrizine? is it over the counter
Brief Answer:
Over the counter
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
Look like fungal infection, needs anti fungal drops after oto scopic confirmation.
Citrizine is an antihistamine, best works for itching and congestion. yes. it is a over the counter medication.
Hope, I have answered your query.
Take care.
Over the counter
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
Look like fungal infection, needs anti fungal drops after oto scopic confirmation.
Citrizine is an antihistamine, best works for itching and congestion. yes. it is a over the counter medication.
Hope, I have answered your query.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
are there any over the counter anti fungal drops that can be purchased
Brief Answer:
Need prescription.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
No. Not in U.S.A. You require medical prescription for that.
Kindly evaluate and get the prescription.
All the best.
Need prescription.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
No. Not in U.S.A. You require medical prescription for that.
Kindly evaluate and get the prescription.
All the best.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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