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Suggest Medication For Pain In Inner Ear Due To Damaged Ear Drum

First of all, I am 18, about 5 feet 10 inches, around 150 lbs, and have a normal healthy medical history. About five hours ago I went swimming in a river. I jumped off of a rock no higher than ten feet in the air into the water. When I surfaced from the water it felt like my ear had popped or had a bit of water in it. I shrugged it off figuring it would go away. My inner ear still hurts now and I am worried I somehow damaged my eardrum or something. I can still hear, and no fluid has leaked from my ear. The water was pretty warm, I did not go deep into the water, and I also jump from places higher than this very often and have never had this problem. Maybe the rushing river water caused it? I plan on getting it checked out tomorrow if it still hurts, but would appreciate any ideas of what might be the problem now.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

It may be due to acute suppurative otitis media.

For that you may require antibiotics ear drops after ENT consultation.

For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.

You may require ear drum surgical repair as per evaluation.

Maintain proper hygiene and continue steam inhalation

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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Suggest Medication For Pain In Inner Ear Due To Damaged Ear Drum

Hello, It may be due to acute suppurative otitis media. For that you may require antibiotics ear drops after ENT consultation. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. You may require ear drum surgical repair as per evaluation. Maintain proper hygiene and continue steam inhalation Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician