I have an ear infection (inner ear and outter ear)!?!?!

Question

I am 12 years old, and my doctor told me to take motrin every eight hours. I am taking antibiotic two times a day and using ear drops. I've been doing this for two days now, adn I dont feel any better, plus crust is forming inside my ear. It really hurts.

Answer 1

i used to suffer with very bad ear infections when i was your age. if the drops the doctor has given you aren't working then i would suggest going back and asking for different drops as you may need slightly stronger ones. also if you pour a teaspoon of warm (not hot) olive oil into your ear and lie on your side for 5-10mins it can help to ease the pain. try to refrain from putting a cotton bud in your ear as you cold cause more damage. also try taking some paracetamol as well to help ease the pain, good luck x