Question 1

should i use a heating pad on low to help the pain of my ear infection?

Accepted Answer

? If helps: You may try it, i'm just not sure it will help you.

Question 2

i may have an ear infection but i can't see the doctor until tomorrow. in the meantime, would a heating pad against my ear help or make it worse?

Accepted Answer

OTITIS MEDIA: The heating pad will add comfort if you feel less pain. Otherwise you can take Motrin for pain and inflammation until you see md in am.

Question 3

looking for a home remedy for a ear infection. i'm dizzy, heating lose, no drainage.?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection: Is it the ear canal or the middle ear that is involved? For outer ear/otitis externa/ swimmer's ear there are otc treatments available. Dizziness, however, suggests otitis media & possible labyrinthitis (infection/ inflammation in the balance mechanism). Otc decongestant may help; otc dramamine (dimenhydrinate) (low dose to prevent side effects) can help with dizziness. If not better in couple days, see fp for tx.

Question 4

woke up in tears bc her ear hurt so bad.gave her motrin,had her lay on a heating pad propped up and nothing helped.ear drops hurt her. ear infection?

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Could be: The middle ear will usually hurt if you stretch or hurt the ear drum.This is most commonly due to a build up of pressure behind the drum from pus, but other things can do it.The only way to know is to have her seen.With that degree of discomfort, the sooner the better.

Question 5

my 3yo has an ear infection but has not seen a doctor yet. she is laying down with a heating pad how long can i keep it on her and does the olive oil trick really help?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection: Please avoid using olive oil for this. Get the child evaluated to confirm diagnosis. Take care.

Question 6

the upper part (near my cartilage) of my ear is swollen, tender to touch and warm. i have had previous ear infections. but this is definitely not an ear infection. i have tried putting a heating pad and an ice pack on it.

Accepted Answer

This : This appears to have the characteristics of an infection involving the cartilage of the the external ear.  You really need to see your physician to have this evaluated.  It will probably require use of powerful antibiotics to calm your infection. Best wishes.

Question 7

will sweet oil help an ear infection or just add more fluid adding to the problem?

Accepted Answer

No no no: Unless you are trying to make a salad in your ear keep oil out of your ear. Speaking of salads in your ear there is a role for white vinegar at times. In the case of chronic bacterial or fungal ear canal infections the vinegar can acidify the ear canal. Bacteria and fungus do not do well in the presence of acid like vinegar. As a general rule leave your ear alone. If your ear bothers you see ent.

Question 8

is keflex used to help an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes Keflex can be used for ear infections.

Question 9

what home remedy can help an ear infection from hurting ?

Accepted Answer

Home remedy ear pain: You can use warm compress and over the counter pain medication such as Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen).  However the cause of the infection must be treated in order to get rid of it.  You many need antibiotics or ear cleaning by your doctor.

Question 10

how do you cure an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

That depends: Often, fluid in the middle ear, behind the eardrum, is not infected and does not need immediate antibiotic treatment.  If there is infected fluid in the middle ear, then an oral antibiotic is indicated to eradicate the bacterial source of the infection.  If there is a tube in the eardrum, then drops would be useful as well to treat the infection.

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Should i use a heating pad on low to help the pain of my ear infection?

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I may have an ear infection but i can't see the doctor until tomorrow. in the meantime, would a heating pad against my ear help or make it worse?

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Looking for a home remedy for a ear infection. i'm dizzy, heating lose, no drainage.?

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Woke up in tears bc her ear hurt so bad.gave her motrin,had her lay on a heating pad propped up and nothing helped.ear drops hurt her. ear infection?

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My 3yo has an ear infection but has not seen a doctor yet. she is laying down with a heating pad how long can i keep it on her and does the olive oil trick really help?

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The upper part (near my cartilage) of my ear is swollen, tender to touch and warm. i have had previous ear infections. but this is definitely not an ear infection. i have tried putting a heating pad and an ice pack on it.

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Will sweet oil help an ear infection or just add more fluid adding to the problem?

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Is keflex used to help an ear infection?

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What home remedy can help an ear infection from hurting ?

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How do you cure an ear infection?

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