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How to treat a chronic ear infection with ear pain, drainage, and hearing loss?

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Hi doctor,

I have ear pain and drainage with hearing loss. I have a chronic ear infection. Please advise.
Answered by Dr. Oliyath Ali

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Dr. Oliyath Ali is an ENT specialist skilled in diagnosing and treating ear, nose, and throat disorders. He manages conditions such as sinusitis, hearing loss, and throat infections, offering both medical and minor surgical treatments with a focus on patient comfort, clear communication, and long-term relief.      

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Hello,

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The problem you are having is chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). Surgery is needed in most cases to repair the hearing mechanism and the tympanic membrane and also to eradicate any pathology like cholesteatoma. But before that, you need to take appropriate culture-directed antibiotics to eliminate the infection. Also, get a high-resolution CT (computed tomography) scan of a temporal bone done. If already done, send me pictures of the CT (computed tomography) film.

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Published At December 18, 2022
Reviewed At October 11, 2023

Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Oliyath Ali is an ENT specialist skilled in diagnosing and treating ear, nose, and throat disorders. He manages conditions such as sinusitis, hearing loss, and throat infections, offering both medical and minor surgical treatments with a focus on patient comfort, clear communication, and long-term relief.      

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Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Oliyath Ali is an ENT specialist skilled in diagnosing and treating ear, nose, and throat disorders. He manages conditions such as sinusitis, hearing loss, and throat infections, offering both medical and minor surgical treatments with a focus on patient comfort, clear communication, and long-term relief.      

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