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Myringitis
I have had a sore throat for about a week, til last night i felt a pop in my ear then my hearing went away and came back a minute later with extreme pain, close to childbirth pain. So i rushed to the hospital thinking i burst an ear drum, after balling my eyes out in the hospital for 4 hours they sent me home with pain killers til i could see a specialist today. the specialist diagnosed it as Myringitis right away. My question is has anyone else had this and how long does it last and when will my pain go away. thanks
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello and hope you are doing well.
Throat infections can be streptococcal or a viral infection. Strep sore throat needs to be treated with an antibiotic as strep is a bacteria. Viral sore throat is best treated with rest, warm oral fluids and (OTC) tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for pain. If you develop a fever, or if there is enlargement of the tonsils with pain or if there is white coating on the tonsils, you will need to consult your primary care physician for a strep test, which if positive you will be given antibiotics. In the meantime for relief from your symptoms you could do warm salt gargles and take OTC antihistamines.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Throat infections can be streptococcal or a viral infection. Strep sore throat needs to be treated with an antibiotic as strep is a bacteria. Viral sore throat is best treated with rest, warm oral fluids and (OTC) tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for pain. If you develop a fever, or if there is enlargement of the tonsils with pain or if there is white coating on the tonsils, you will need to consult your primary care physician for a strep test, which if positive you will be given antibiotics. In the meantime for relief from your symptoms you could do warm salt gargles and take OTC antihistamines.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
My sore throat is back :( I'm hoping its not the start of this again cause I just finished my meds. I definitely don't want to feel that pain again... NOT FUN! Hoping my doctor can give me some answers tuesday.
The pain is gone and I'm still taking my meds, I have an appointment with my dr again on the 3rd my hearing is still dull in that ear. I'm just glad to be feeling better :)
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello and hope you are doing well.
Myringitis, which is inflammation of the tympanic membrane can occur due to infectious and non infectious causes. It can be acute or chronic. Treatment is with analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, antipruritics, and antihistamines. Ensure to complete the course of your medications and follow up with your doctor, to prevent it from becoming chronic.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Myringitis, which is inflammation of the tympanic membrane can occur due to infectious and non infectious causes. It can be acute or chronic. Treatment is with analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, antipruritics, and antihistamines. Ensure to complete the course of your medications and follow up with your doctor, to prevent it from becoming chronic.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
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