Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Do I Need A Strep Test To Check White Spots On Eardrums?
i went to urgent care and for a strep test which im sure i have. he said that i had white spots on both my eardrums that looked like i had chronic ear infections, but did not give me any medicine. should i be treated for an ear infection? have ear pain
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
Answered on
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
Last reviewed on
I think there is an element of confusion ... white spots in your ear has nothing to do with active strep infection.. in all probability it represents tympani sclerosis ; calcium deposition on your tympanic membrane as a result of previous healed ear infection and nothing needs to be done about it.. either way please get your ears checked by an Ent specialist .
regards
regards
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Otalgia
Loading Online Doctors....