Question 1

ear pain no drainage what are the symptoms of an ear infection and is it possible to have a ear infection no drainage i don't have swimmers ear?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: have an ear infection with no drainage, and swimmer's ear is only one type of it. Kindly see your doctor or an ENT doctor for examination, best wishes

Question 2

is it possible to have swimmers ear infection with no drainage i have a severe ear ache but no drainage my temperature is 99.0 ?

Accepted Answer

Hi : Hi, I’m sorry to hear that.

Ear infections are very  common amongst swimmers, you should get your ear checked by your doctor so you’ll get proper diagnosis and fast treatment, it’s horrible to have an ear ache, I can relate, please don’t wait and seek medical attention, you’ll be fine since treatment is very simple, please don’t go swimming until you get treatment.

Question 3

i have ear drainage and it smells could this be a ear infection?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it could be, or could be a foreign body in the ear canal, or if you’ve been swimming or had water sit in your ear canal, you might have an ear canal infection. These are treated differently, so I would recommend that you be examined by your doctor or at an UrgentCare to be sure and get the proper treatment.

Question 4

whut can i take over-the-counter for ear infection from drainage from sinus?

Accepted Answer

Doctor's visit: If you have ear drainage with earache prior to the drainage, it's better for you to visit your doctor for proper management. If you currently having pain, you may take any pain reliever otc like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen temporary.

Question 5

is it true that ear infections always have drainage? so if no drainage their is no ear infection?

Accepted Answer

: There are different types of ear infections, some with drainage. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available. Swimmers ear is an outer ear infection associated with drainage and pain with pulling the ear. If so, medication is available. Watch for signs of fever and pain.

Question 6

have an ear infection taking antibiotic drops but the ear has had drainage nonstop for four days how long will drainage last is this normal?

Accepted Answer

That depends: You don't say if you have a swimmer's ear (external otitis) or otitis media with a ruptured ear drum.  An external otitis is treated with ear drops alone, and the drainage should have noticeably lessened by now.  In otitis media with a ruptured ear drum the drops won't be enough unless the hole in the ear drum is large, or you have a tube in your ear.

Question 7

i have an exterior ear infection and i am currently using ear drops from doctor. will i have any kind of drainage from this?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: There is not much drainage typically with an otitis externa but there is a lot of pain due to inflammation of the skin of the ear canal.

Question 8

does brown ear drainage mean i have swimmers ear infection my ear has been hurting since friday and i been having drainage since friday night?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Probably you have an infection of the outer ear (otitis externa). Swimmer's ear is one such infection, but not the only one. However, if you have been swimming frequently or involved in water sports, that particular type certainly is possible. Can be dangerous if not treated. See a doctor ASAP for diagnosis and prescription for antibiotic eardrops, and maybe an antibiotic by mouth as well.

Question 9

is it possible you can have a ear infection without pain or drainage my doctor says i have a ear infection but i don't have fever or pain or drainage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: To have pain there must be some sort of pressure stretching the ear drum. (in or out) To have drainage you either have a hole in the eardrum with pus or debris draining or an inflamed canal draining. Fever may not be present if your body walls off the process. However, you can have an otitis with fluid that does not require antibiotics.These can be monitored without treatment.

Question 10

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.

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Ear pain no drainage what are the symptoms of an ear infection and is it possible to have a ear infection no drainage i don't have swimmers ear?

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Is it possible to have swimmers ear infection with no drainage i have a severe ear ache but no drainage my temperature is 99.0 ?

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I have ear drainage and it smells could this be a ear infection?

A member asked:

Whut can i take over-the-counter for ear infection from drainage from sinus?

A member asked:

Is it true that ear infections always have drainage? so if no drainage their is no ear infection?

A member asked:

Have an ear infection taking antibiotic drops but the ear has had drainage nonstop for four days how long will drainage last is this normal?

A member asked:

I have an exterior ear infection and i am currently using ear drops from doctor. will i have any kind of drainage from this?

A member asked:

Does brown ear drainage mean i have swimmers ear infection my ear has been hurting since friday and i been having drainage since friday night?

A member asked:

Is it possible you can have a ear infection without pain or drainage my doctor says i have a ear infection but i don't have fever or pain or drainage?

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

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