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Can i wait till monday for my ear infection to se my regular doctor or do i need to go to an urgent care immediately. for now the pain is bearable.

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ear infection: If the pain is tolerable you can wait until the office opens on Monday. Using a heating pad over the ear can sometimes help soothe the pain. Taking NSAIDs like advil (ibuprofen) or motrin will help dull the pain a bit too. If the pain becomes unbearable then go get it seen.

Answered 3/13/2020

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