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I have boil in my ear & it hurts terribly. can i take ketovail for the pain?
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Yes but see MD: Yes you can take anti-inflammatory medication but you also need to use topical antibiotics and antibiotics by mouth. You should see your primary care doctor and they will drain the pus out as that will relieve your symptoms quickest and also minimize long term problems.
Answered 9/18/2015
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