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Suggest Treatment For Ear Infection And Sharp Pain

Hi, I had an ear infection and ruptured ear drum that seemed to clear up some weeks ago. The ear infection then returned severely and my Dr stated I developed mastoiditis. I have been on oral antibiotics for 5 days now and while the lump and pain have eased a lot, is still there. I have occasional sharp pain in my ear that only last a moment and hearing loss. I have another 6 days prescribed on antibiotics but I am wondering how long I should wait to get checked again or worry that I am not getting better.
Thu, 5 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of ear infection and sharp pain. The probable reason is ear infection . Sometime infection spread to ears through eustachian tube , when upper respiratory track infection is left untreated . Along with medicine your should also take multivitamin ,which boost the immunity and do not let infection come again and again. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper checkup and treatment . Doctor will examine ear and throat physically and ears with otoscope and rule out causes like wax buildup and temporomandibular problem . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin) at least for 10 days along with anti inflammatory drugs . For now keep your ears dry and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Also apply dry warm compresses on on external ear twice a day and take ibuprofen for pain.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Ear Infection And Sharp Pain

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of ear infection and sharp pain. The probable reason is ear infection . Sometime infection spread to ears through eustachian tube , when upper respiratory track infection is left untreated . Along with medicine your should also take multivitamin ,which boost the immunity and do not let infection come again and again. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper checkup and treatment . Doctor will examine ear and throat physically and ears with otoscope and rule out causes like wax buildup and temporomandibular problem . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin) at least for 10 days along with anti inflammatory drugs . For now keep your ears dry and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Also apply dry warm compresses on on external ear twice a day and take ibuprofen for pain. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari