Question 1

how common is an e coli ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Rare : If you are in good health otherwise, I would consider whether this might be a contaminant.

Question 2

our beach just closed because of bacter "sewage "seemingly e. coli. i have had a painful ear infection for 6 days with blood and lots of serous draina?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: With or without the beach contamination , your ear is infected and you ought to see a doctor at the earliest to prevent damage to your middle ear.

Question 3

signs of an ear infection ?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain, redness: While ear infections can have many signs and symptoms, a few suggest the need to be examined by a health professional. Ear infections can be on the outside including the ear and canal, and some in the middle ear. Drainage of pus or blood is a clear sign of a problem. Pain, swelling and redness are also concerning. If you feel sick, or have a fever it suggests a possible systemic infection.

Question 4

i think i have an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

? Ear infection: Not sure if you think this is an external or middle ear problem. Adults with ear infections may present w decreased hearing as well as pain &amp; drainage from the ear.  Evaluation is the best way to determine if your ear is infected.

Question 5

it feel like i have ear infection

Accepted Answer

Not enough info.: It may require medical assessment to provide an accurate diagnosis. You didn't tell us what the actual symptoms are.

Question 6

what are the causes of an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Viruses can invade the ear nerve, impaining hearing; viruses or bacteria can inhabit the normally sterile middle ear space& mucous= otitis media;germs can invade the ear drum= myringitis/ lots of pain; skin bacteria & fungus can invade an over-hydrated outer canal & cause swimmers ear. Each affliction may be considered an ear infection & each is handled differently.

Question 7

what is the efficacy of doxacycline for ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Wrong Antibiotic: I know of no one who would treat an ear infection with doxycycline.

Question 8

can ear infection cause tmd?

Accepted Answer

Ear Infection : I'm assuming you mean TMJ (temperomandibular joint) syndrome. An ear infection can not cause it but opening an closing your mouth can cause discomfort on the side of the ear infection because the middle ear is inflamed and is located near the TMJ.

Question 9

can you fly with ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes but wouldn't: You can fly with an ear infection but there is a significant chance that you will have severe ear pain or rupture of the ear drum on descent.

Question 10

could ear infection cause vomitting?

Accepted Answer

MIddle Ear: Yes. The 'balance" nerve runs though the middle of the ear and any ear infection can trigger dizziness, nausea and related symptoms.

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Signs of an ear infection ?

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