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Ear Infection, Clear Fluid Leak, Painful Near Eyes, Swelling In Jaws. Prescribed Amoxicillin. What Is The Reason?

Hi been at my Doctors today with what I thought was an ear infection ,was prescribed Amoxicillin ,have clear fluid leaking from ear, pain in the ear, behind the eye,down the side of my face and in my jaw ,face has started to swell this evening,was talking to a friend who said to check it out as it could be brain fluid ,leaking as I did a bungie jump about a week ago ,are her concerns accurate ? I am female aged 52
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fluid discharge from ear it seems ear infectin (acute supportive otitis media)it should be taken seriously take the tab AUGMENTIN625MG twicA day for 14day.INSTEADE OF AMOXICILLIN..need not to worry...this is not brain fluid(CSF) IF Thare is swelling on the face/ headach..consultation neurosurgeon requires pain and tenderness behind the ear is common manifestation in case of ear infection....
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Ear Infection, Clear Fluid Leak, Painful Near Eyes, Swelling In Jaws. Prescribed Amoxicillin. What Is The Reason?

greeting.. fluid discharge from ear it seems ear infectin (acute supportive otitis media)it should be taken seriously take the tab AUGMENTIN625MG twicA day for 14day.INSTEADE OF AMOXICILLIN..need not to worry...this is not brain fluid(CSF) IF Thare is swelling on the face/ headach..consultation neurosurgeon requires pain and tenderness behind the ear is common manifestation in case of ear infection....