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I had an ear infection a few weeks back bit my ear is still weeping. i've finished the antibiotics and i have no pain. what could be going on?
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Weeping ear: You may have a cholesteatoma. See your ear doctor. Asap.
Answered 3/12/2014
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Needs evaluation: There should never be any weeping after treating an ear infection. For that to happen there must be debris coming from somewhere. It is likely from the middle ear through a hole in the eardrum. You should follow up with your doc as further treatment will likely be needed.
Answered 7/6/2017
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