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Pus coming out of ear

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bignige
bignige

Hi,

For about 5 days my left ear has felt like it has liquid in it. When I put my finger in it is covered in a white pus which has a slightly fishy smell. When I hold my nose and blow the sound coming from the left ear is like a badly tuned radio noise - and people around me can hear it. I assumed it was an infection - but the really strange thing is that I have no pain whatsoever! When I wake in the mornings the ear is all caked up.

Any ideas what could be going on? About 6 months ago I had the same ear syringed as I it was blocked with wax but that is the only problem I have had with it.

N

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy bignige

    Posted

    If there is a fishy smell it could be a fungal infection of the ear canal when you will need an anti fungal.  Ask your pharmacist what they think.
  • delphine85169
    delphine85169 bignige

    Posted

    You need that ear looked at asap, cannot stress how important it is to keep a close watch on your ears. Please don't blow your nose too hard ,I don't think the increased pressure does it much good. Discharge suggests infection even without pain.
  • bignige
    bignige

    Posted

    Thanks for the comments. I have been to my GP and she has said that I have an acute infection - but the ear drum itself is fine.

    I am on Co-Amoxiclav for 7 days now.

    N

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