A member asked:

I'm having pains in my ear. it's a boil & seems my ear is blocked cos of ds.wat can i take for it?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Boil: Boils are referred to as abscesses, in the medical community. They can occur from breaks in the skin, which provide a route of infection for bacteria to form an abscess (collection of pus/infection). When this happens, you may need to see a medical provider who may need to prescribe you antibiotics or incise and drain the abscess. Some home remedies may include a warm compress and ibuprofen.

Answered 12/9/2013

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