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What Causes Recurrent Ear Infections With Neck Pains?

Hi, I am 27 year old female. I was diagnosed with an ear infection in June. I had pain in my right ear along with a feeling of pressure being applied within my ear. I also had pain in right hand side of neck and behind my ear. After two courses of antibiotics this cleared up. Six weeks later I have the same symptoms back. I've been given another week of antibiotics and a decongestant and also referred to an ENT specialist in October. My GP has no idea whats causing it. Any opinions welcome.
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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As per your query you have recurrent ear infections with neck pains. It seems to be due to bacterial or fungal infection , wax build up, fluid accumulation, Eustachian tube dysfunction and systemic disease infection. The lumps on ear could be due to allergic reaction or folliculitis. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses to external ear on lumps. You should keep your ear dry until it gets alright , which is very important and cover your ear while bathing. Take over the counter anti histamine like benadryl twice a day. Put Otogesic ear drops. You should go for audiometer testing as well to check hearing level. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may examine by otoscopic means to check level of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for a week along with decongestants.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurrent Ear Infections With Neck Pains?

As per your query you have recurrent ear infections with neck pains. It seems to be due to bacterial or fungal infection , wax build up, fluid accumulation, Eustachian tube dysfunction and systemic disease infection. The lumps on ear could be due to allergic reaction or folliculitis. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses to external ear on lumps. You should keep your ear dry until it gets alright , which is very important and cover your ear while bathing. Take over the counter anti histamine like benadryl twice a day. Put Otogesic ear drops. You should go for audiometer testing as well to check hearing level. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may examine by otoscopic means to check level of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for a week along with decongestants. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari