I have extreme ear pain, muffled hearing and difficulty balancing, along with dry black discharge. is this an average infection or something more?

Severe infection: The combination of ear pain, drainage, hearing loss, and balance issues reveal a severe infection that should be examined by a specialist. The drainage, hearing loss, and ear pain is most likely a middle/outer ear infection. The balance issues could be a middle/inner ear issue depending on the exact symptoms. Seeing a specialist for immediate treatment is important so that is does not worsen.