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Will i need to see the doctor about my ear infection?

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Dr. Kathleen Mullane answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ear Infection: Ear infections can be viral or bacterial. If viral we dont have much to treat with; if bacterial antibiotics are used. Bacterial infections can be serious and result in hearing loss, ruptured ear drum, mastoiditis, or other complications. You need to have a doctor take a look.

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Answered 3/31/2015

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