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It depends what kind of drainage it is. Anything other than a small amount of wax or water resulting from your shower or swimming should probably be seen by a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo. But infection can lead to hearing loss
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Swollen outer ear?
The symptom of a swollen outer ear can be perichondritis, an ear cartilage infection caused by bacteria. Another symptom is pain. A cause for this condition can be injury of ear cartilage due to factors like cartilage piercing or ear surgery.
Is on and off buzzing a symptom of an ear infection?
It can be, it can also be "Tinitis"( treatable with 'Ginkgo Biloba' )
Is sudden sharp pain behind the ear a symptom of cancer?
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Is dizziness a symptom of ear infection in adults?
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What are the most common Otitis symptoms?
Otitis is commonly considered an infection of the ear which develops quickly and resolves itself in a few days. The most common otitis symptom is ear pain.
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Yes, itching can be a symptom of a yeast infection. That is not the only symptom but could be an indicator.
What causes ears to bleed?
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What are some over the counter drugs for ear infection?
Ear infection is one of the worst pain. people are effected one time in a life Often, a virus causes an ear infection, in which case antibiotics won't help. If, based on the history, your doctor suspects that bacteria may have caused the infection, she will prescribe an antibiotic. You may also talk to your doctor about things you can do at home. Antibiotics Drainage Warmth Feeding Fresh air Gargling
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What causes pus to come out of the ear?
Pus coming out of the ears could be a sign that the eardrum has ruptured due to extreme pressure from an infection, usually from an infection called otitis media, or inflammation/infection of the middle ear. Continued infection could permanently damage hearing due to tissue destruction and/or scarring. The best thing to do is to have a health professional evaluate and see if antibiotics or ear drops, or both, are needed to help it heal properly.Other infections of the ear canal can create drainage, and need to be treated before they spread. The ear is an easy place to get an infection called cellulitis, so it shouldn't be ignored, either.
What is the purpose of ear drainage?
Ear drainage is a process that involves scopes and such to completely clean out the ear of any wax and dry particles that may be trapped in the ear canals or along the surrounding walls.
