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I used a water syringe to clean wax and developed excruciating ear pain. What is the cause?

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Hi,

I have ETD in my left ear. I used Debrox and the water syringe to clean the wax because my ears felt clogged. Within a few hours, I developed excruciating ear pain in my left ear. I immediately went to the urgent care to see if I had an infection, and they said I do not have any infection. They prescribed ear drops in case it was too early to detect the infection. The pain is 10/10. What could be the problem, and how do I resolve it? Also, is there anything I can do to relieve the pain? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Shrestha

Education:

MS Otorhinolaryngology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sandeep Shrestha is an experienced ENT Specialist with extensive years of clinical practice. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions. Dr. Shrestha is committed to providing personalized and effective care through advanced medical and surgical techniques, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients while promoting their overall ear, nose, and throat health.

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Hello,

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As per your history, you might be having otitis externa as you give the history of ear manipulation, or it can also be an early stage of acute otitis media. To confirm otitis externa, you can press your tragus. If it is painful, then the most likely diagnosis is otitis externa. Treatment : 1) Tablet Paracetamol 500 mg + Ibuprofen 400 mg one tablet whenever you feel excruciating pain. 1. Avoid ear manipulation. 2. Avoid entry of water in the ear. 3. Take steam inhalation. 4. Avoid forceful blowing of your nose. I hope this will help you. Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At September 15, 2020
Reviewed At August 14, 2023

Education:

MS Otorhinolaryngology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sandeep Shrestha is an experienced ENT Specialist with extensive years of clinical practice. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions. Dr. Shrestha is committed to providing personalized and effective care through advanced medical and surgical techniques, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients while promoting their overall ear, nose, and throat health.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MS Otorhinolaryngology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sandeep Shrestha is an experienced ENT Specialist with extensive years of clinical practice. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions. Dr. Shrestha is committed to providing personalized and effective care through advanced medical and surgical techniques, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients while promoting their overall ear, nose, and throat health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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