What Causes Choking Up Mustard-yellow Granule, Smelly Scalp, Tiredness And Stomach Upset?

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

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Question : my brother had an ear infection recently........now he is choking up mustard colored granule type particles....and has a smell coming from his scalp and facial hair......he feels tired,upset stomach...........what is going on.........

Answered by Dr. Praveen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestive of ear inection

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for your query.

As per your description I were to suspect ear infection and associated with pus formation which ooze out intermittently, thus smelling bad.

Tiredness and has stomach upset indicates that the infection has spread to the body.I would examine his ear, start empirical antibiotic therapy (Tab.Amoxacillin/clavulanic acid) and send the pus for culture sensitivity test.
Consult an ENT surgeon without further delay.

Regards
Dr.Praveen

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