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Ear swelling and pain
Swelling nearby ear. Little water from ear comeing. Pain also.
Ear infection used to occur previously. Very less hearing from that ear. Was clear from 6 months. Now problem again arised. Please suggest medication, Some cefixime was given previously, given releif. Please suggest antibiotic, swelling and pain reliever treatment!
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Dr. Rachana Gaddipati
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You can use the same prescription as the last time if the medication suited you.
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Avoid cleaning the war or do not let water enter the ear.
The definitive treatment for a ruptured drum is surgery
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Dr. Santhosh Kumar R
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
You might be having chronic otitis media, with a perforation of ear drum. That explains you 6 months long process and reduced Hearing. Some types of Chronic otitis are dangerous than others.
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Immediately consult a ENT doctor who will recommend X Ray, CT scan and special Tests
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Keep ear dry at all times and avoid catching a cold.
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Dr. Nitin Kumar Jain
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Chhindwara
Give detailed history
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ent consultation
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avoid water entry
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