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What Causes Severe Earache?

Hi, I have a severe sharp pain in my ear. On friday I noticed my ear had an echo sound for most of the day and then after awhile it went away. I don t seem to have any cold symptoms. As I type to you, my ear kind feels like it is burning inside. I am trying to swallow my tea but it hurts... I was wondering if you have any suggestions
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
From the condition you described it seems you have otitis externa (infection of external auditory canal).Such symptoms can also be see in otitis media but chances are less as you don't have throat complaints .
If I were your treating doctor,I recommend,
-Topic antifungal 1% clotrimazole application 3 times a day for 3-4 days.
-Antibiotic ofloxacin ear drops ,2 drops twice per day for 3 -4 days.
-Antiniflammatory drugs like ibuprofen for pain
-Avoid using cotton buds.Avoid frequent wax removing activity.
-keep the ear canal dry.
-Report to ENT doctor immediately if there symptoms worsen or there is fever,swelling around ear or ear discharge.
Thanks and regards.
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What Causes Severe Earache?

Hello and welcome to HCM. From the condition you described it seems you have otitis externa (infection of external auditory canal).Such symptoms can also be see in otitis media but chances are less as you don t have throat complaints . If I were your treating doctor,I recommend, -Topic antifungal 1% clotrimazole application 3 times a day for 3-4 days. -Antibiotic ofloxacin ear drops ,2 drops twice per day for 3 -4 days. -Antiniflammatory drugs like ibuprofen for pain -Avoid using cotton buds.Avoid frequent wax removing activity. -keep the ear canal dry. -Report to ENT doctor immediately if there symptoms worsen or there is fever,swelling around ear or ear discharge. Thanks and regards.