Suggest Treatment For Itchy, Painful And Swollen Ear

Posted on Wed, 1 Oct 2014

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Wed, 1 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have an ear that is swollen in the canal. It is itchy and is painful to the touch. What treatment do you recommend?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antiseptic cream and oral antibiotic.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You can try few things- local antiseptic cream with antifungal in it can be applied with help of ear bud.Take oral antibiotics and analgesics.Oral antihistaminics will reduce itching.If the ear starts discharging you will have to see doctor.Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.

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