What is the cause why I feel pain in my left side...

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What are the causes of ear pain?

- Infection of middle ear (Otitis Media) is the most common cause
- Infection of the outer ear and ear canal (Otitis Externa)
- Common cold
- Wax accumulation in the ear
- Trauma to the ear
- Foreign body in the ear
- Shingles
- Water or shampoo trapped in the ear after showering
- Use of cotton swabs which causes irritation and pain
- Differences in air pressure when flying or diving
- Ruptured ear drum

What is the treatment of ear pain?

- Pain killers like Panadol
- Ear drops, antibiotics and antihistamines
- Anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen
- Oral antibiotics in case of infection like Augmentin
- Ear wash in case of wax
- Surgery in some cases

What are the investigations?

- Physical examination
- Blood test (cbc)
- Head CT Scan
- Tympanometry

When to be worried?

- Severe non-resolving pain
- Ear discharge
- Bloody discharge from ear
- Persistent fever

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