About Ear Infection
Ear infection can affect the outer or middle ear, causing pain, fever, discharge, blocked feeling, or reduced hearing.
Ear Infection symptoms
- ear pain
- fever
- ear discharge
- hearing reduced
- blocked ear
Common causes of Ear Infection
- bacterial infection
- viral infection
- swimming
- cold-related middle ear infection
Ear Infection treatment options
- See ENT for severe pain, discharge, hearing loss, dizziness, child ear pain, or symptoms after injury.
Safe home care for Ear Infection
- keep ear dry
- avoid inserting objects
- do not use drops if eardrum status unknown
Emergency signs for Ear Infection
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Ear Infection
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Ear Infection.
Lab tests for Ear Infection
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Lipid Profile
Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
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Procalcitonin
Marker used in bacterial infection and sepsis assessment.
From Rs. 4,050
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Chikungunya IgM
Chikungunya recent infection marker.
From Rs. 3,150
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Leptospira IgM
Leptospirosis recent infection marker.
From Rs. 3,150
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EBV IgM
Recent Epstein-Barr virus infection marker.
From Rs. 3,150
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Clostridium Difficile Toxin
Stool toxin test for C. difficile infection.
From Rs. 4,050
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Prostatic Fluid Culture
Culture test for suspected prostate infection.
From Rs. 3,150
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Vaginal pH Test
Vaginal infection screening support test.
From Rs. 810