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How To Get Relieved From Pain Caused Due To Hurting Eardrum With Q-tip?
i hit my eardrum quite hard with a q-tip and now it hurts like the DEVIL. no blood. but i cant even touch it without severe pain. this happened about an hour ago and im not going to an er because i honestly dont think its that bad. but is there any way i could help it heal faster? or prevent the pain?
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
hello, for the pain you can take tab paracetamol 650 mg, but i must strongly advice you to consult your ENT doctor , to check if you have damaged your ear drum. for the time being, keep the ear dry and avoid forceful sneezing or blowing of your nose. thanks
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