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Middle ear infection in an adult?

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carol7212
carol7212

Hi All..I was diagnosed with acute otitis media (AOM) which is basically fluid behind the eardrum. Was given a 10 day course of an antibiotic. I have bad headaches, plugged feeling in ears, buzzing in ears (tinnitus) and just generally feeling horrible. The thing is I've read where this ailment in an adult is usually a sign if a more serious problem and an adult is more prone to complications such as meningitis. So I wondered if any members have had this problem as adults and whether antibiotics were prescribed at the time of diagnosis since there seems to be a problem knowing if it's viral or bacterial. My Dr thinks bacterial since I've had symptoms for over 5 days. But now I'm concerned since it could be due to a serious underlying problem causing it. I don't really even know where to go with that since he made no mention of furthur tests or seeing an ENT.

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  • ItAintMono
    ItAintMono carol7212

    Posted

    I'm pretty sure getting an ear infection as an adult, means that you got an ear infection. Nothing else to worry about I wouldn't imagine. (Not a doctor or medical advice etc).

    I'm sure it'll clear up soon! Let us know how you get on. cheesygrin

    • carol7212
      carol7212 ItAintMono

      Posted

      lol true.. I never gave much concern to an ear infection before until I read that bit about it being a very bad thing in an adult.

      Yes I will let you know how it turns out.. and thanks !

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