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What Does Severe Pain In The Right Ear Indicate?

On Friday, the ER said my potassium reading was 3.3 and my liver readings were very high. EKG was normal. This morning I woke up with a strong pain in right ear. I can still hear clearly from it but it feels plugged up. In addition, I just had a hard time eating noodles on this side. Shoulda I be concerned?
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in the right ear which is something you should be concerned about. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for perfect diagnosis and treatment. Avoid touching or pricking ears with any sharp object and maintain complete hygiene. For now take ibuprofen if not allergic or paracetamol for pain . Doctor may use pneumatic otoscopy for diagnosis of infection along with other tests like tympanometry, acoustic reflectometry or tympanocentesis. If infection will be there doctor may prescribe antibiotic course along with ear drops. For now take ibuprofen if not allergic or paracetamol for pain and swelling.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does Severe Pain In The Right Ear Indicate?

Hi Dear, welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in the right ear which is something you should be concerned about. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for perfect diagnosis and treatment. Avoid touching or pricking ears with any sharp object and maintain complete hygiene. For now take ibuprofen if not allergic or paracetamol for pain . Doctor may use pneumatic otoscopy for diagnosis of infection along with other tests like tympanometry, acoustic reflectometry or tympanocentesis. If infection will be there doctor may prescribe antibiotic course along with ear drops. For now take ibuprofen if not allergic or paracetamol for pain and swelling. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari