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Should I Visit The ER For Worsening Ear Pain After Using A Few Drops Of Tea Tree Oil And Olive Oil In The Ear?
My ear was really aching so I put a few drops of tea tree oil and olive oil into my ear. It hurts so bad now, it s been 2.5 hours and I m not sure if I should got to A&E right now or wait it out til morning given that it s 1am. Please tell me I haven t permanently damaged my ear? The pain is about an 8/10
Fri, 29 Sep 2023
Hello,
It seems to be an inner ear infection. In such a case, ear drops don't help. For this reason, I recommend consulting with an ENT specialist for a physical exam and some blood lab test (complete blood count, PCR, ESR). You may need to take antibiotics.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
It seems to be an inner ear infection. In such a case, ear drops don't help. For this reason, I recommend consulting with an ENT specialist for a physical exam and some blood lab test (complete blood count, PCR, ESR). You may need to take antibiotics.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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