Is Amoxicillin The Right Medicine For Ear Infection?

Posted on Sat, 7 Feb 2015

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Sat, 7 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : I was told I have ear infection but ears feel like I'm in a tunnel I was afraid I was loosing my hearing will this get better I'm on amoxicillin

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
You said you have ear infection and on amoxicillin. Treatment is correct. You also say you are losing your hearing with ringing sound in the ear.
Give me more details about.
1. Duration of infection.
2. Do u have pain in ears.
3. Is there any ear discharge or blockage.
Duration of deafness. Is the sound in ear continous or intermittent.
4. Do u have giddiness. Please answer these questions. So that we can guide you in a better way.
Thanks.

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