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Ear infection.on antibiotics 4 days now.do not feel any better yet. do i need to see a doctor again for a stonger atiobiotic. or is bad pain normal.

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Needs reevaluation: Ear pain from a middle ear infection generally improves by 48 hours after starting antibiotics but hearing can be decreased for several weeks. You report a recent ear irrigation and ear wax blockage, and there may also be a component of external otitis as well that may require ear drops. A reevaluation is warranted.

Answered 6/27/2016

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A member asked:

Ear infection.on antibiotics 4 days now.do not feel any better yet. do i need to see a doctor again for a stonger atiobiotic. or is bad pain normal.

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

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