my friend has a ear infection and he say that it hurts really bad ....what is something he could do to calm it?
2006-07-01 18:30:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
well dependin on what your friend has it could be impacted cerumen, external otitis (swimmers ear) or otitis media, it really just depends,,i would go with antibiotics or go the alternative way and put a few drops of warm garlic oil in the ear canal and plug the ear loosely with cotton, the oil is made crushing garlic gloves into olive oil; let it stand a few day and strain, then keep in refrigerator until needed, hope that could hel
2006-07-01 18:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by SUNSHINE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to the doctor is important, but until you do, warm up a little cooking oil (just warm, not burning hot) and put a few drops in the ear. Also, keep the ear warm; cold can make it hurt more.
If you don't go to the doctor, you may get a burst eardrum, which hurts MUCH worse! I know, I did it, but won't ever again.
2006-07-02 01:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by lee m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trying putting some sweet oil until he can get to the doctor. Other than that if it's a bad infection nothing really takes the pain away.
2006-07-02 01:35:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take an analgesic (Tylenol or Motrin). Go to urgent care if you have insurance. Without proper treatment and/or antibiotics, the infection could spread to other parts of your body systems.
2006-07-02 01:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by que_rida 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm sweet oil in the ear and take Tylenol and then see a doc
2006-07-02 01:33:47 · answer #5 · answered by Elizabeth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be abscesed tooth,infection,regardless he should see doc to know
remember brain close bye infections can be dangerous even life threatning if left for any time
2006-07-02 01:36:11 · answer #6 · answered by charleybgoode 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him go to the doctor get antibiotics and pain killers!
2006-07-02 01:32:47 · answer #7 · answered by njyecats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put salt in a wool sock and nuke it in the microwave until very warm. take one tylenol and one motrin. but u better go to the e.r. or dr's!!!!
2006-07-02 01:35:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
heating pad to sooth, but get to the doc. very important that it is treated, to prevent worse condition, and possible hearing loss.
2006-07-02 01:35:09 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go in water, and see a doctor.
2006-07-02 01:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋