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Hole In Eardrum, Getting Headache, Swollen Ear, Bad Smelling Ear Wax. Treatment?
i have a hole in my ear drum and my ear is seeming to get worse! i now lay on that side or touch my ear. i also am getting headaches that hurt really bad. on top of all this my inner ear is swollen like i cant put my finger where the opening to my ear is because it is so swollen. the wax also kind of smells what should i do?
Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that you have an inner ear infection which is causing pain and swelling. You need to consult an ENT specialist for a thorough examination and systemic antibiotic therapy. Meanwhile avoid inserting any foreign body into the ear and do a hot fomentation for temporary relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that you have an inner ear infection which is causing pain and swelling. You need to consult an ENT specialist for a thorough examination and systemic antibiotic therapy. Meanwhile avoid inserting any foreign body into the ear and do a hot fomentation for temporary relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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