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Suggest Treatment For Severe Ear Infection Along With Pain

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Question : I am an older woman and have never really had ear infections. My right ear is achy and swallowing is hard and painful. What could this be?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Probably an infection!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is probably an infection. I will suggest that you get the ear examined with an otoscope to establish whether there is an infection that requires antibiotics or not. I will suggest that you stop excedrine and revert to tylenol ( 1000mg every 6-8/hours) only for pain control. Your primary care doctor is able to handle this satisfactorily.

I wish you well and awaits your updates.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Ear Infection Along With Pain

Brief Answer: Probably an infection! Detailed Answer: Hi, This is probably an infection. I will suggest that you get the ear examined with an otoscope to establish whether there is an infection that requires antibiotics or not. I will suggest that you stop excedrine and revert to tylenol ( 1000mg every 6-8/hours) only for pain control. Your primary care doctor is able to handle this satisfactorily. I wish you well and awaits your updates.