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Inner ear pain
I have had ear pain for a week now meaning a sudden sharp pain inside my ear and having difficulty hearing (clogged). I tried looking in the mirror earlier and the visible part of the ear before the ear lobe is red and the back side of my ear is swollen and red as well. i have been taking acetaminophen pills to reduce the pain and ear drops but the pain wont go away. I want to go to the ER but I have never been alone and I dont know whats required.
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You seem to be suffering from acute otitis externa which is a common type of ear infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antibiotic ear drops for few days for faster recovery
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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