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Medical Conditions - Chronic Suppurativa Otitis Media

Chronic suppurative otitis media is a chronic middle ear infection characterized by the perforation of the tympanic membrane with continuous drainage from the middle ear for more than six weeks. It generally develops in children around two years of age. Common symptoms include hearing loss, fever, vertigo, and pain. Topical and systemic antibiotics are used to relieve symptoms

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Will Augmentin help in smelly ear discharge due to CSOM?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for providing a detailed description of the problem in concern. You have developed an acute infection of the eardrum, and that is why there is severe discharge.

What are the treatments for chronic suppurative otitis media?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the picture of the discharge, I believe it is a persistent suppurative inflammation of the middle ear.

What can cause a continuous ringing and pain in the ear?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Is your ear discharging frequently? As per your complaints, it is suggestive of chronic supportive otitis media(CSOM).

What could be done to resolve CSOM in the left ear?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having CSOM (chronic suppurative otitis media), but dizziness in CSOM means complications are arising. This seems to be an unsafe type.

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How to treat a chronic ear infection with ear pain, drainage, and hearing loss?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com, The problem you are having is chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM).

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How can we manage chronic ear infections in perforated eardrum with cholesteatoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Given your history and the location of the perforation, the perforation seems to be a safe one.

How to plan the treatment for ear pain?

Hi, Welcome in icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are probably suffering from CSOM (chronic suppurative otitis media) with otitis externa.

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